Strange Bedfellows

Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring

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After discussing every single Baby-Sitters Club novel by Ann M. Martin, Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring are all grown up and immersing themselves in the wonderful world of romance!

Why THEY Don't Want Us to Record the 'Hackers' Episode

We're taking a break for the Holidays! At least, that's what THEY want you to think.But never fear — there's going to be plenty of sweet, sweet content on our Patreon while you wait, including new weekly episodes of our TGIF show with Jack and special guest host Josh Fjelstad, as well as some long lost episodes of The Baby-Sitters Club Club and our extensive archive of Little Sister Little Episodes. You can find all that and more at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast, and as soon THEY leave us alo

Dec 4, 2024 • 5:44

Mean Emma

Emma's in her Mean Era, and we're halfway through the ONLY way to enjoy what film critics are calling the "scintillating" "Emma Squadrilogy." That's right, this week it's Part 1 and 2 of Romola Garai's 2009 Emma miniseries, featuring Crash Override and Dumbledore. Hack the planet!Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 56:51

Stench & Stinkability

In this "scentillating" adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Marianne and Elinor "Smellinor" Dashwood have invented a magical lotion that cures arthritis so their patent lawyer boyfriends can make them rich again, just like Jane would have wanted if she'd thought of it! Anyway, be sure to hug somebody you love and hold them close today, because we only have a limited time on this precious planet.Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patre

Oct 22, 2024 • 1:05:09

Woofanger Waggy

Dive into the Boneiverse with us as we explore the deep, mind-expanding lore and vast secrets contained in the lost "Wishbone 'Northanger Abbey,'" aka, "Pup Fiction," aka, "Woofanger Waggy." This is certainly the most doggedly wag-nificent adaptation of Jane Austen's penultimate novel, but is it also the best? The answer to that pressing question — and a historically important ranking of television's terriers — within.Special thanks to Baby Bees Carys and Liz for the music!Subscribe to

Oct 1, 2024 • 1:04:18

Clueless (finally!)

This week, the boys are joined by '90s Tanner and Jack Shepherd Ska Explainer to try and figure out which of the characters from "Clueless" are actually from a completely different movie starring Goop from Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop. Turns out, it's a lot of them! As if!Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:01:39

Actual Pride and Prejudice (feat. Vanessa Zoltan)

The boys are joined by the great Vanessa Zoltan to discuss one of the most important Pride and Prejudice adaptations, "Actual Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. She did this one as a book, which is longer than a movie, but still has some funny bits in it as well as some quite strong writing. Discussion topics include: Hand Stuff; Fred Mary Will, "Nice Guys Finish Last" Edition; and ... "Is Mr. Bennet Bad Actually?"You can find Vanessa's excellent podcast at HotAndBotheredRomPod.com or

Sep 10, 2024 • 55:35

The Sir James Martin Fancast

Welcome to the Sir James Martin Fancast, where we're sharing our favorite James Jams from "Love & Friendship," the 2016 adaptation of Jane Austen's epistolary novel "Lady Susan." Also, we're trying to get into the desperately exclusive east coast chapter of the Jane Austen Appreciation Society, so if you know anyone on the inside, please put in a good word, and don't tell them how many of the 10 Commandments we've been ignoring lately.Music credits:"Classical," by Orange ProductionS

Sep 3, 2024 • 48:53

Showerbath-ton

Wouldn't you know it –"Sanditon" episodes 3 and 4 are even hotter and hornier than the first two episodes?! Maybe it's because Jane's been drinking too much cider. Or maybe it's because Tanner's been drinking too much beer. Either way, the boys are going to need an ice-cold showerbath after this one.Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Aug 13, 2024 • 52:52

Handie-ton

That's right, it's the very hot and very horny first two episodes of "Sanditon," by Andrew Davies (the Jane Austen of our time) and Jane Austen (the Jane Austen of Jane Austen's time). We're going to be getting to the bottom of who's nice and who's not nice, as well as other scintillating questions like what on Earth is everybody doing with their hands this week?!Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show

Aug 6, 2024 • 48:10

Minesfield Park

Billie Piper is a more or less silent Fanny Price in the 2007 Mansfield Park created by Britain's Interesting Television, but is it better than the controversial 1999 adaptation? The answer might very well tear this entire operation apart.Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2024 • 1:02:22

Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta

Darcy's a congressman, Lizzie's trying to save the town square, and this whole thing is making us just a little bit horse crazy. This week, it's Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta, a terrifying parallel universe where nothing is quite as it seems. Or possibly just an extremely wholesome Lifetime movie. It's difficult to tell.Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Learn more abo

Jul 9, 2024 • 1:08:02

Bride and Breadjudice

Have these boys met a real live Mr. Darcy, in the flesh, without realizing it? Will the Seal of Danzalthar stay closed long enough for the Bakshi girls to find some rich and mostly shirtless husbands? And what even is Tanner's middle name? These are difficult questions to answer even in the sober light of day, and this is ... not that. This week: 2004's Bride & Prejudice.Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and supp

Jul 2, 2024 • 1:08:01

Keira Knightley and the Siostry Bennet

Mrs. Bennet was right. There, we said it. Anyway, we watched the 2005 Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice this week and some of us have to grudgingly admit that it's quite good. Top tier Darcy. And, well, there's a LOT of hand stuff in this one. Wowza.Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fmMusic credits:"Elevator Music,"

Jun 25, 2024 • 58:56

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

We're finally getting around to tackling Jane's only nonfiction novel, "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies," which covers the zombie apocalypse of 1813, as well as the marriage — officiated by Doctor Who himself — of Elizabeth Bennet to handsome actor Sam Riley, who everyone agrees is the best Mr. Darcy. Also, it's a movie, not a book, so I guess it's a documentary. Happy Pride Month!Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast an

Jun 11, 2024 • 1:05:14

Persuasion (fish edition)

It's our wettest episode yet, with Anne Elliot from the Fishman movie making a big splash in Bath, while Captain Benwick stands on a big scary wall to let the waves wash over him. Positively soaking! P.S., we loved this one (it's the 2007 ITV "Persuasion").Music credits:"Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire"Tournament," by Crypt of InsomniaSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/Rattl

Jun 4, 2024 • 58:31

Austenland

Take a trip with us into the crazy Westworld-style "Kissing Brothel" known as "Austenland," where there's no robots but there's plenty of kissing, a very tall gardener, an actual Mr. Darcy, and (somewhat unfortunately) a pair of Hole Detectives. You heard us. Hole Detectives. (Sorry I said it again!)Music credits:"Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemedia“Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBoxSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast

May 28, 2024 • 56:18

The "Clueless" of "Sense and Sensibility"

Just as the predator claimed King Willie's skull as a trophy in 1990's Predator 2, so Willoughby (aka Rodrigo Fuentes) mercilessly crushes the hopes of Mary Dominguez (aka Marianne Dashwood) in this modern retelling of Sense (aka Prada) and Sensibility (aka nada). All stories are the same, when you think about it.Music credits:"Thrash Metal," by Wheatman"Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire"Tournament," by Crypt of InsomniaSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Sub

May 14, 2024 • 54:51

Jane Austen Book Club

It looks like we're all in one big Jane Austen Book Club together now, which means that we're going to have to start carrying around all our Jane Austen texts in one giant volume, making our bro-ey basketball boyfriends read "Persuasion," and being astonishingly slow to notice when somebody has an obvious crush on us. Honestly, sounds like a blast. This week we watched "The Jane Austen Book Club"!Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.co

May 7, 2024 • 1:01:49

North-ANGER Abbey

Don't blink, because it's the 2007 Andrew Davies adaptation of Northanger Abbey, and Jyn Erso is about to make her biggest mistake since she tried to steal the plans to the Death Star: Standing up Mr. Tilney to take a horsey ride to Blaise Castle. And it only gets cringier from there! Fortunately, we have a pair of Fashion Geniuses and a time-traveling barrister to help us get through it.Music credits:"Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire"Tournament," by Crypt of InsomniaSpecial

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:04:35

Deadpool Fanny Price

Crash Override and Deadpool Fanny Price go head to head in a white-knuckle thrill ride that one out of two hosts of this podcast has described as "an abomination." Get your Sexy Mansfield Park name, meet the Swinging Siblings of Northamptonshire, and prepare yourself for the most shocking EMMALIMINATION yet.Music credits:"Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire"Tournament," by Crypt of Insomnia"Suspense Cathedral Organ," by Simon Leng“Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGreySpecial thanks t

Apr 23, 2024 • 54:21

Willoughby's Sexy Horse

The scintillating ALL-AUSTEN content block comes screeching into Andrew Davies' 2008 "Sense and Sensibility" like a bat out of hell. This week, we've got all-new Dashwood girls, a completely illegal round of the hot new game "Fred, Mary, Will," and enough sexy horse names to start a sexy ranch.Music credits:"Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire"Tournament," by Crypt of Insomnia"The Game 8 Bit," by Elians Productions"Unrequited Love," by Alex BirdSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys

Apr 16, 2024 • 58:05

Goop's "Emma"

That's right, folks — it's time to strap in, rev up your engines, and get ready for a raw, rugged, 100% premium grade "ALL AUSTEN" content block, starting with Gwyneth Paltrow's in-your-face, no-holds barred 1996 juggernaut, "Goop's Emma." In this breathtaking, death-defying tournament of champions, two Emmas enter, but only one Emma will leave alive. EMMALIMINATION begins ... now.Music credits:"Tournament," by Crypt of Insomnia"Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire"Thrash Metal,

Apr 9, 2024 • 57:01

Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Five: The March Home

The Death March is over, but we still have to do our Plot Line Power Rankings, play a bracing game of Ned, Kitty, El, and slide, gracefully, into Dodo's DMs. Our scintillating Middlemarch content block comes to a scintillating end with the 1994 BBC miniseries!Music credits:“Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey"Slow Dance for Classical Strings," by OrchestralisSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.l

Apr 2, 2024 • 49:16

We're Moving to Tuesdays!

This is a very short announcement to say that we are moving our release date to Tuesdays. I'm realizing this announcement is timed with April Fools Day, so I'll just pause to say that this is not a trick. We'll be back with the final installment of Death March Through Middlemarch, "Death March Through Middlemarch, Leg Five: The March Home" tomorrow. Tuesday! ❤️ + 😘 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2024 • 1:36

Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Four

Our brutal march comes to an end in the forsaken lands where George's murderous schemes make targets of us all. But before we few survivors can rest our broken bodies on the unforgiving ground, we must spin the dread roulette of "Fred, Mary, Will" one last time. And also make a very steamy kissing scene a good deal more family friendly.Music credits:"Prince of Darkness," by Allen Grey"Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemedia"Classical Baroque," by Cinemedia"Neoclassica Baroque," by Synthezx"I

Mar 25, 2024 • 1:00:25

Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Three

And now we march through the most dangerous territory yet: The fevered swamps where Emo Will Ladislaw lurks and the weary survivors must play "Fred, Mary, Will" ... or die.Music credits:"Neoclassica Baroque," by Synthezx"Prince of Darkness," by Allen Grey“Sadness,” by Allen Grey"Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemedia"Classical Baroque," by Cinemedia“Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBoxSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast an

Mar 18, 2024 • 57:31

Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Two

The grueling death march through Middlemarch continues at a breakneck pace, and even King George himself has racked up a body count.Music credits:"Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemedia"Classical Baroque," by Cinemedia"Inspiring Baroque," by Orchestralis"Baroque," by Gold Tiger"Neoclassica Baroque," by Synthezx"Marching Military Drums," by OrchestralisSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/Rattl

Mar 11, 2024 • 56:52

Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg One

Dodo Brooke just rizzed up Casaubon, and that's only the first book. The blistering death march through Middlemarch begins in earnest.Music credits:"Prince of Darkness," by Allen Grey"Baroque," by Gold Tiger"Neoclassica Baroque," by Synthezx"Classical Baroque," by Cinemedia"Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemedia"Inspiring Baroque," by OrchestralisSpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/Rattlesnak

Mar 4, 2024 • 50:52

Death March Through Middlemarch

It begins.Music credits:"Heroic Ancient Adventure," by R-Production"Prince of Darkness," by Allen GreySpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake!Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2024 • 43:54

SB 110 - "Circle of Friends"

The iconic Circle of Friends known as Tanner, Jack, and Lewis get to the bottom of some deeply concerning facts about bachelor and bachelorette parties, bread-adjacent characters in movies, and some of the different things that friends can do in a circle. This week's Chris is O'Donnell, and he does not acquit himself particularly well in this film.Music credits:"Spooky Night," by Gentle Jammers“Showtime,” by Stockwaves"50's Showcase," by The Story Shop“Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGreySpe

Feb 12, 2024 • 51:54

SB 109 - "Palm Springs"

Welcome to the Winter of our Cris(tin Milioti)-Content. This episode took almost 400 years to make. We'd like to thank Andy Samberg. And Your Mother.Music credits:“Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGreySpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 • 1:03:02

SB 108 - "The Incredible Jessica James"

One of the juiciest Chris-es this side of "Puffin Rock" AND a fellow podcaster in one movie means that the boys will have to muster the performance of a lifetime to do this delightful film justice. And boy, do they deliver. Prepare to meet Sir Edwin Chastity, an incredible new character who will doubtless be an enduring legacy of this year in podcasting.Music credits:"Spooky Night," by Gentle Jammers“Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGreySpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Sub

Jan 29, 2024 • 57:17

SB 107 - "Celeste and Jesse Forever"

This week's Chris-es are Messina and (ever-so-briefly) Pine. Blink and you miss 'em, but we really do need to catch them all. We also need to check for Hobbits, rant, self-righteously, about how content was better in the aughts, and dramatically improve a wedding poem. Lots of work to do, so hop in! (Also, we're mustard bros this week. Probably best to warn you up front.)Music credits:"Afternoon Tea," by AG Soundtrax"Fantasy," by _Blacksmith"Winter," by bd Productions“Typewriter Blues,”

Jan 22, 2024 • 1:09:45

SB 106 - "The Tomorrow War"

Remember when we did Swiftmas, and the time when Jack was at Grandma’s so we did one about Puffin Rock too? WELL F**KING FORGET ABOUT ALL OF THAT BECAUSE WE NEED TO FIND THAT ENERGY WE HAD WHEN ARBITER TANNER WENT MISSING AND ARBITER JACK CAME BACK RIDING THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE TO WHISK US AWAY TO SAVE HIM. Remember how pulse-pounding that was? This is the exciting conclusion! We also watched Chris Pratt in something. Ghost Draft, I think. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme m

Jan 8, 2024 • 50:21

SB 105 - "Puffin Rock"

Here’s wishing that you thrive and find happiness in the new year. And even though we’ve all made it to 2024 together, it’s important to remember how we got here and why we’re still doing this. Our passion and our drive is only part of the equation. It’s you, our loyal audience, that keeps us going week in and week out. Thank you for everything. A happy and healthy new year from us, Puffin Rock power-rankers Pingo and Ringo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 1, 2024 • 47:15

SB 104 - MERRY SWIFTMAS (It's "Valentine's Day")

Merry Swiftmas, y'all! As is traditional during Swiftmas, we will be celebrating Taylor by enjoying her hit 2010 film, "Valentine's Day." Any and all holidays that conflict with this fun, festive, family tradition will be summarily canceled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2023 • 59:06

SB 103 - "Ghosted"

Now is (continues) the winter of our "Chris" content, made funner by the "Chris" from "Civil War."Y'all are going to need your "Ghosted" names for this one, so start thinking about that now! But before you get too excited — there's no easy way to say this, but, well ... the number of ghosts in this movie is probably not the number of ghosts that you're expecting. Don't worry — we're here for you.Music credits:"Winter," by bd Productions"Medieval Fantasy," by CineMedia"All Saints Day," b

Dec 18, 2023 • 56:55

SB 102 - "Snow White and The Huntsman"

Now is the winter of our "Chris" content, made gloriously dumber by the "Chris" from Thor. That's right, folks, it's a brand new content block to warm our hearts all through this bitter winter! So strap in and settle down for the very first "Chris" of the season: Hemsworth? "Kris"ten Stewart? Or is it multiple "Chris"es for the price of just one absolutely unhinged Charlize Theron?! This movie is bonkers.Music credits:"Winter," by bd Productions"Medieval Fantasy," by CineMedia"Summer Sp

Dec 11, 2023 • 1:04:37

SB 101 - "The Hunt for Red October"

The October Hunt for the Hunks of the Hunt for Red October comes to a dramatic conclusion with the biggest hunk-hunting expedition ever mounted.Music credits:"Epic Battleship Soundtrack," by Snow Music Studio"Hopeful," by Wave Music Studio"Sad Emotional Piano," by Olexandr Ignatov“Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGreySpecial thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music!Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sit

Dec 4, 2023 • 52:09

SB 100 - "Sleepless in Seattle"

Please join us for the Hanksgiving armistice, where we take a break from hunting hunks and give thanks for Hanks. And also for Meg Ryan. Then, as is Hanksgiving tradition, we'll be generating our Sleepless in Seattle names and writing some moving "Dad Personals," in the event that our sons ever need to call into a radio show to advertise our personal qualities to listeners. And next week, we'll go back to hunting the hunks we shared this beautiful moment with. That's just how this dirty

Nov 27, 2023 • 57:29

SB 099 - "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement"

This week, the Hunk Hunters step back and give space to an incredible independent creator. This deep dive into the troubled nation state of Genovia, and the powerful artistic movement inspired by the political turmoil at its heart, will challenge and empower you. But don't worry, we'll get our hunk in the end: It's Chris Pine's Jack Ryan, and he's trying to marry Anne Hathaway so his uncle can be princess! Music credits: "Epic Battleship Soundtrack," by Snow Music Studio "Nu Metal,"

Nov 20, 2023 • 53:19

SB 098 - "Event Horizon"

A hunk-hunting operation at the edges of deep space goes terribly wrong when hunk from The Hunt for Red October Sam Neill falls in love with a spaceship in this hilarious, heartwarming, "eyes-optional" romance about Morbius, Starck, Cooper, and the hunks from outer space! Music credits: "Science Fiction," by Sawtooz "Epic Battleship Soundtrack," by Snow Music Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Pat

Nov 13, 2023 • 1:00:43

SB 097 - “Working Girl”

We really stepped in it this week, folks. We went into this scenario half-cocked, landed right in the soft part of a hunk nest, and the cap popped CLEAN OFF. You should have seen it. Never been so many hunks in one place at one time. Like one of those popping videos on TikTok. But, we’ll just do what we always do: chop wood and carry water. Which is to say, we’ll get out there and do our jobs and apprehend all these escaped hunks from 1988’s “Working Girl” before you even know it’s a pr

Oct 30, 2023 • 1:02:11

SB 096 - "Armageddon"

We may have lost the entire city of Paris this week, but we sure as heck found our hunk—it's Ben Affleck('s Jack Ryan) and he's busy trying to put animal crackers down people's underpants. That's right—the hunt for the hunks of The Hunt for Red October continues ... in space! Music credits: ⁠"Hail to the Chief,"⁠ by Orchestralis ⁠"The President,"⁠ by Florews Music ⁠"Epic Battleship Soundtrack,"⁠ by Snow Music Studio Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to

Oct 23, 2023 • 59:34

SB 095 - "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Did you know that a human being can speed run the  entire 1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves NES game in under 30 minutes? Yeah, we thought it would be a lot shorter too. Don’t worry — Tanner and Mr. Butt also have plenty to say about the scintillating movie it’s based on! Music credits: "Epic Battleship Soundtrack," by Snow Music Studio "That Cyberpunk," by Paul Velchev "Cyberpunk," by Lumen Media "Technology Sci Fi," by Alex Shulgin “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks

Oct 16, 2023 • 1:04:59

SB 094 - "It's Complicated"

The October Hunt for the hunks of the film the Hunt for Red October continues this week as we go for the meatiest part of the hunk: the tender Alec Baldwin(’s Jack Ryan). The movie, and by extension episode, is largely about people in their 60-70s having sex, so if that’s “your thing,” you’ll be right at home. Music credits: "Epic Battleship Soundtrack," by Snow Music Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patre

Oct 9, 2023 • 1:01:18

SB 093 - "Wimbledon"

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you woke up tomorrow and the 2004 film "Wimbledon," starring Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst, never existed? Are you prepared to experience, in painstaking detail, the precise horror of that alternate universe? Because we're about to take you there, and the world might never be the same. Music credits: "Epic Battleship Soundtrack," by Snow Music Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! S

Oct 2, 2023 • 1:09:17

SB 092 - "Love Potion No. 9"

Like all beautiful things, the Summer of Sandra must finally die, but what a ride it's been! And what a way to send it off — with a wide-reaching and exhaustive discussion of the live action Ninja Turtles film TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze. (N.B. This episode may also contain occasional mentions of Sandra Bullock's first major feature film, "Love Potion No. 9.") Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Breaking News," by Leto Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme mu

Sep 25, 2023 • 1:04:41

SB 091 - "Bird Box"

This week, the boys attempt to answer a particularly thorny set of questions, like, "Why didn't they call it 'Horse Box'"? And, "Why are the creatures so beautiful?" And, "Why won't you all just take off your blindfolds already? The creatures are beautiful. It's going to be fine!" Music credits: "Eerie Suspense Ambient," by AZ Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support

Sep 18, 2023 • 1:00:25

SB 090 - "Demolition Man"

Emergency transmission from the near future! Please respond by Lakehousing me a letter if you get this. It's me, Lakelyn – or McKayla, depending on when you knew me. Look, names got complicated after the collapse, alright? Anyways, I've hijacked this podcast feed (sorry, not sorry) to send you all a desperate message from 30-40 years from now: DO NOT LET TANNER GREENRING GET HIS HANDS ON ANY KIND OF STOCK REPORT OR SPORTS ALMANAC. Oh and has anyone seen my time bubble? I can’t remember

Sep 11, 2023 • 53:52

PATREON BONUS: "Perfect Date"

Happy Labor Day! We'll be back next week with more Strange Bedfellows, but in the meantime, we're unlocking a Patreon episode for you to enjoy. To support our show, and get a new Patreon episode each week, visit patreon.com/bsccpodcast. Get in on the ground floor for the exciting, dynamic, and utterly outrageous "Just the Ten of Us" RPG! It's all your favorite characters like The Bone Lord, King Lubbock, and Daughter #3 in an immersive new gameplay experience that you won't want to mis

Sep 4, 2023 • 43:06

SB 089 - "Hope Floats"

Don't worry – the producers sat down with Tanner before the recording of this episode and had a constructive talk with him about how much people love the movie and how important it is to be sensitive and thoughtful about the sad parts in it. It took us a few takes to get this absolutely perfect, but we think everyone will be very happy with the final product. Music credits: "Summer Sport Rock," by 331 “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Sweet & Sentimental Acoustic," by Pink Zebra

Aug 21, 2023 • 1:04:18

SB 088 - "Gravity"

“Hilda Doolittle” – Jack Shepherd, Strange Bedfellows The Summer of Sandra has gone extraterrestrial with 2013’s “Gravity,” or as we like to call it, “Speed 3: Speed 2 in Space” (”Speed 2” being “Speed” in a boat, and “Speed” being “Die Hard” on a bus.) We wanted to see how hard it could actually be to survive a “Gravity,” so we decided to do one on Tanner this week. It’s an audio nightmare! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Lea

Aug 14, 2023 • 51:23

SB 087 - "Practical Magic"

Coven-up, team! Witches are real, and it's time for us to find our very own Amas Veritas! Just pray that your one true love is not Mark Feuerstein, because that dude is going to get merc'd so hard, and it's going to be entirely our faults. The scintillating Summer of Sandra continues with a pitcher of Midnight Margaritas ... and a whole lot of Practical Magic! Music credits: "Summer Sport Rock," by 331 "Romantic Guitar," by Heart Drum Machine "Wedding Song," by Phil Larson “Typewrite

Aug 7, 2023 • 1:05:40

SB 086 - "Speed 2: Cruise Control"

Eighteenth-century British novelist Daniel Defoe stars in this scintillating sequel to the hit movie "Speed," in which they cut all the good parts out of "Speed" and added some leeches. This week, we're focus-grouping what people want out of the movie, be-bettering a blurb, and adding a much-needed exploding tanker ship to the sensational Summer of Sandra! Music credits: "Summer Sport Rock," by 331 "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby

Jul 31, 2023 • 57:36

SB 085 - "Miss Congeniality"

Grab a pen, a bikini, and an FBI badge, because we're all going undercover this week to catch a killer at the big beauty pageant! If we can figure out how to fill out these applications, that is. Also, there's a bee in the studio and it's trying to put an end to the Summer of Sandra. Please send help! Music credits:"Summer Sport Rock," by 331 "Salut d'amour, Op. 12," by Edward Elgar "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for

Jul 24, 2023 • 59:07

SB 084 - "The Net"

Get out your modems, your IBM 701 laptop with the butterfly keyboard, and ... unfortunately, your hankies, because we're going to be doing an equal amount of l33t haxoring and ugly crying today. That's right, the #SummerOfSandra has a body count now ... Music credits: "Summer Sport Rock," by 331 "Funeral March," by Allen Grey "Memorial," by Nuclear Metal "Silent Tears," by Purple Planet "Sad Funeral Song," by Fugu Vibes "Funeral," by Alex Bird "Choir Angels," by _Blacksmith_ Special

Jul 17, 2023 • 57:39

SB 083 - "The Proposal"

The epic #SummerOfSandra continues with a heartwarming, hilarious love story for the ages — starring our heroine and the Green Lantern himself — that some people who will remain nameless are too pigheaded and uncultured to properly appreciate. With Betty White. And Oscar. Don't forget to use the hashtag #Meatballs! Music credits: "Summer Sport Rock," by 331 "Motivational Inspiring," by Clean Mind Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme m

Jul 10, 2023 • 48:37

SB 082 - "Speed"

Pop Quiz, Hotshots: How many buses explode in the movie "Speed," starring Sandra Bullock, Keāno, and Dennis Hopper from "Speed"? We'll do our best to answer, but we're pretty busy trying to keep this podcast humming along at just over 50 miles an hour, because if we slow down for even a second, things could go horribly, horribly ... Oh God. Music credits: "Quiz," by Positive Sound "Speed," by Loops Lab “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme m

Jul 3, 2023 • 50:34

SB 081 - "While You Were Sleeping"

It's Boyzone/Dadzone this week, and it's also the exciting premiere of a brand-new content block called Summer of Sandra! Whether you're listening for the spectacular #SummerOfSandra snippets or the neat and nifty #NeedForSpeed nuggets, there's plenty here for everyone, so strap in! Also, Tanner apparently doesn't know what Sleeping Beauty is. Music credits: "Summer Sport Rock," by 331 Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSC

Jun 19, 2023 • 1:03:41

SB 080 - "Music and Lyrics" (feat. Jared Sosa)

Hugh Grant's Vernal Dance comes to a scintillating conclusion thanks to the incredible musical talents of guest Jared Sosa and the once-in-a-generation lyrical genius of your boys, Jack and Tanner. Did we fall in love while creating this soon-to-be-smash-hit single for you? Did we reveal breathtaking new information about the secret lives of two deeply beloved, fan-favorite characters? Should you, too, watch the mostly forgotten 2007 Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore vehicle, "Music and Lyr

Jun 5, 2023 • 1:02:49

SB 079 - "Two Weeks Notice"

We dodged a real bullet this week (well, not Tanner—he was killed by his Looper closing the loop) when we DIDN’T watch 1995’s “Nine Months” and instead watched 2002’s “Two Week Notice” during the continuing frenzied mania that is Hugh Grant’s Vernal Dance (#HGVD). But that’s not our ONLY viral cause this week, because our intrepid young investigators—Tyson Lamborghini and Stryker Marshall—have blown the lid right off the insidious conspiracy to withhold famous actor and personal friend

May 29, 2023 • 42:06

SB 078 - "Notting Hill"

Hailed as the “Superman: Dawn of Justice” of its day, our film this week was the first to unite three separate cinematic universes in one story-telling masterpiece. Never before, and to the day of this being written never again since, has a film DARED to invite the “City of Angels” AND the “Little Nicky” narrative universes into its OWN overarching cinematic superuniverse. Really incredible stuff. The film, of course, is 1999’s “Notting Hill.” Part of our “Hugh Grant’s Vernal Dance” cel

May 22, 2023 • 57:22

SB 077 - "Wedding Crashers"

It’s more role-playing than not this week as we discuss this classic "squeakuel" to "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and try to perfect our Owen Wilson impressions, which somehow get worse by the end of the episode. But you know what they always say: "Size matters, but in the spy world, it’s reversed!" Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters C

May 15, 2023 • 46:31

BEST OF: Remembering the Da Vinci Code

We're taking another week off this week, as some of us attempt to herd some cats onto an airplane, so please enjoy one of our very favorite Baby-Sitters Club Club episodes from the past few years this week, and we'll be back next week! In this special one-off episode, Dan Brown scholars and archivists Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring collaborate to painstakingly recreate the first chapter "The Da Vinci Code" for posterity. This astonishing oral history will be part of the living memo

May 8, 2023 • 1:13:19

BEST OF: A Time to Kilbourne

We're taking another week off this week, as some of us persist in trying to move across the country, so please enjoy one of our very favorite Baby-Sitters Club Club episodes from the past few years this week, and we'll be back next week to talk about either Music and Lyrics or Wedding Crashers! Five years ago, two men made a solemn promise: They would tell the story of Agent Associate Baby-Sitter Shannon Kilbourne the way Ann M. Martin always intended it to be told. Almost immediately,

May 1, 2023 • 50:21

SB 076 - "Four Weddings and a Funeral

"Stop all the clocks! It's time for Four Weddings and, well ... there's really no great way of saying this but ... unfortunately there is also a Funeral. It comes as rather a surprise right in the middle of one of the weddings. Yeesh. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcast

Apr 24, 2023 • 1:00:06

BEST OF: BSCCD-ROM – The Baby-Sitters Club Friendship Kit

We're taking another week off this week, as some of us persist in trying to move across the country, so please enjoy one of our very favorite Baby-Sitters Club Club episodes from the past few years this week, and we'll be back next week to talk about Four Weddings and, unfortunately, a Funeral! A wonderfully surreal and slightly scary world awaits all those who are brave enough to crawl through the looking glass, speak their own secret names aloud, and become new initiates of the legen

Apr 17, 2023 • 1:18:01

SB 075 - "Starman"

This week, famous author Jaime Green joins to talk about her new book "The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos" and answer an age-old question: Would a sexy Jeff Bridges alien know how to kiss real good? Preorder Jaime's new book here, or wherever you get books! Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitt

Apr 10, 2023 • 57:13

SB 074 - "Three Thousand Years of Longing

This week, the boys summon a large and sexy genie from a lamp and try to get a smooch, just like in the movie "Three Thousand Years of Longing," from the same brilliant mind that brought you "Babe 2: Pig in the City." Like the film, it's good, clean genie-summoning fun, and the genie is really surprisingly large! AI voices created with ElevenLabs. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/

Apr 3, 2023 • 49:46

BEST OF: The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery Board Game (feat. Dan Shannon)

We're taking another week off this week, while some of us try to move, so please enjoy one of our very favorite Baby-Sitters Club Club episodes from the past few years this week, and we'll be back next week to talk about Tilda Swinton and a giant Idris Elba genie in "3000 Years of Longing"! In 1992, the brilliant but reclusive game designer Milton Bradley created what was to become his masterpiece, a game so compelling and so dangerous that few have ever dared to play it. Nearly 30 yea

Mar 27, 2023 • 1:37:01

SB 073 - "Her"

This week, we made a wonderful AI girlfriend, just like in the famous movie "Her," with Joker and Susan Sarandon. She wants to take us all to a speakeasy. Music credits: "Futuristic," by Alex Shulgin Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd

Mar 13, 2023 • 58:54

SB 072 - "Return to Me"

David Duchovny thinks his wife has a great heart — so much so that he'll follow it anywhere it goes! And this week, Art Monk and Mr. Butt have got some great tips on how to put the brakes on when your dating life's moving too fast. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm ---

Mar 6, 2023 • 52:03

SB 071 - "Sense and Sensibility"

As we all Benjamin Button backwards through the great sweep of human achievement, from the futuristic AI-enhanced space operas that will dominate the next century to the expressive cave paintings that started it all, let's pause for a fleeting moment to appreciate the absolute pinnacle of it all: Ang Lee's 1995 film Sense and Sensibility (which would later be adapted into a novel by Jane Austen herself.) Music credits: “Showtime,” by Stockwaves "50's Showcase," by The Story Shop "In a D

Feb 27, 2023 • 54:43

SB 070 - "Pretty Woman"

Garry Marshall's 1990 film "Pretty Woman" is famously a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea, if any of the sites I found trying to sell me a pre-written essay on the topic for high school English class are to be believed. And if Garry Marshall's allowed to do it, so are we! But we're going to be damn sure we take out all of the smut. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Drums and Claps," by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme musi

Feb 20, 2023 • 50:10

SB 069 - "Eyes Wide Shut"

This week the boys watched Eyes Wide Shut and were inspired to come up with their very own Sex Cult! Don't worry, this one isn't awkward or weird at all, and everyone's invited! (Please bring your own dip. And DO NOT TELL ANYONE.) Music credits: "Classical Strings," by Orchestralis “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby

Feb 13, 2023 • 1:05:07

Surprise! No new episode this week!

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Feb 6, 2023 • 1:02

SB 068 - "The Bodyguard"

Please please please remember to use #BodyguardChallenge when you tweet about this scintillating episode. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Jan 30, 2023 • 50:21

SB 067 - "27 Dresses"

The boys have been collecting all their beautiful outfits from the combined 54 weddings they've attended because their own very special day is finally here! Look out for a scintillatingly heartwarming announcement in the paper of record! (P.S., Tanner didn't like this movie, but he is wrong). Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Romantic Wedding," by ULB Production "Wedding," by Music Stock Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Pat

Jan 23, 2023 • 57:02

PATREON BONUS - OGIF 045: Full House, "Aftershocks"

It's a holiday, so we're off this week, but we're unlocking the latest episode from the Patreon and we'll be back next week with "27 Dresses"! It's Full House S03E11: Welcome to the Advent of Mrs. Claws. Prepare to be scared. Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2023 • 39:21

SB 066 - "Singles" (feat. Matthew Perpetua)

It's something a little bit different this week, as the boys bring on music writer Matthew Perpetua to talk about the iconic soundtrack of the 1992 Cameron Crowe film "Singles" and do a little light roleplay about everyone's favorite time-traveling movie critic from the dystopian future. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Find Matthew on Substack and listen to Jack's appearance on Fluxpod here. Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show a

Jan 9, 2023 • 1:07:01

SB 065 - "Bridget Jones's diary"

"Snow exposes complacently a complete ignorance," says F.R. Leavis in his 1962 lecture on C.P. Snow's "Two Cultures." "The judgement I have to come out with is that not only is he not a genius; he is intellectually as undistinguished as it is possible to be." The boys discuss this devastating moment in literary history and also enjoy a bit of banter about how handsome Hugh Grant is in this movie we watched. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds "The News," by Awesome Music Specia

Jan 2, 2023 • 52:55

SB 064 - "About Time"

If you went back into the past before your cat was born, would you come back to an entirely different cat?! Is this movie sweet and funny and uplifting or ... devastatingly sad? The boys answer these, and other pressing questions about "About Time" in a wide-ranging and certifiably scintillating discussion. Music credits: "Here Forever," by Adigold Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.

Dec 26, 2022 • 1:06:31

SB 063 - "The Holiday"

The boys plan their dream "vacation where we meet a sexy lover" as a special treat for the holidays. Also, Jude Law is very handsome indeed. Also ... Willoughby!!!! Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choic

Dec 19, 2022 • 54:16

SB 062 - "Sliding Doors"

It's two Gwyneths for the price of one! Follow along as the boys artfully extract nuance and subtext from this scintillating film about twin Gwyneths ("Twyneths") who miss the train about 50 percent of the time. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gum

Dec 12, 2022 • 1:01:16

SB 061 - "Good Luck Chuck"

Warning: Do not cram this film into your frathole. Additionally, for your own safety, we will not be describing anything that happens in this film. There is one funny part in this film (we believe), and we will say what the one funny part is, but—again, for your own safety and protection—we will avoid discussing anything else that happens in this media product as much as is humanly possible given the constraints of this format. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subsc

Dec 5, 2022 • 54:58

SB 060 - "The Truth About Cats and Dogs"

Would you pass the cheese test? The carnage test? The sexy-book-to-read-over-the-phone test? Learn these truths about yourselves AND the truth about cats, dogs, and turtles by listening to this scintillating episode! Also, be careful out there, turtle havers. The thing about the thing is not a myth. You know what we're talking about. Music credits: “Showtime,” by Stockwaves "Epic Romance," by Music Dog Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Pat

Nov 21, 2022 • 1:02:08

SB 059, "A Rogue of One's Own," by Evie Dumore (feat. Marissa Flaxbart)

We’re joined by Marissa Flaxbart this week and she brought a scintillating piece of literature along with her to discuss: Star Wars “Rogue One!” Sorry, I'm just learning that it was Evie Dunmore’s “A Rogue of One's Own” we discussed and not Star Wars at all. The book had all the hallmarks of a great romance: spider sex, abandoned values, and large, non-iridescent genitals. What more could you possibly want from us? If you want more Marissa Flaxbart in your life, check out Maximum Fun’s

Nov 14, 2022 • 1:02:52

SB 058 - "Can't Hardly Wait"

Don't waste our flavor because we're coming in hot and heavy with some sizzling hot takes about the scintillating masterpiece that paved the way for American Pie. For instance, did you know that a lot of the people in this movie were also in "Six Feet Under"? Wow. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Strange Bedfellows is spons

Nov 7, 2022 • 1:00:19

SB 057 - "For Butter or Worse," by Erin La Rosa (feat. Erin La Rosa)

Everyone likes cooking shows but what if they were even steamier ... BECAUSE OF LOVE-MAKING?!!! It's a question we've all asked ourselves, but only one person had the talent and the vision to make it come true. This week, we're joined by special guest Erin La Rosa to talk about love, cooking, and — surprising pretty much everyone — Ninja Turtles. Music credits: "Epic Romance," by Music Dog Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCC

Oct 31, 2022 • 1:08:31

SB 056 - "Singin' in the Rain!"

The era of silent podcasting is over, so you can finally hear our beautiful singing voices — and what a perfect movie to debut them with. There's not as much rain as you might think in this film, but there is plenty of singin'! Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters C

Oct 24, 2022 • 1:00:23

SB 055 - "Mamma Mia!"

This movie has everything: Meryl, Remington Steele, Mr. Darcy, Dad from Thor, and — somewhat confusingly — a big, fat Greek wedding. But as perfect as it is, that doesn't mean the boys can't find a way to improve on it ... if they can only find someone with the capital to make their musical dreams a reality. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit

Oct 10, 2022 • 53:41

SB 054 - "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

In the Year of Our Lord 2002, it was decreed throughout the land that every man, woman, and child of sound health and mind should — on a day of their choosing — go unto the theatre and bear witness with their own eyes to the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." Now, 20 years after this beautiful display of international solidarity, the mandate has been long abandoned. But some few still remember. We remember. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Wedding," by Air Family Special t

Oct 3, 2022 • 51:51

SB 053 - "Fever Pitches"

Two films about some guys, some pitches, and a love affair with a nice lady and 11 or more sports boys who are based between 2 and 60 miles south of Cambridge. Other than that, they're actually quite different, so it's EXTREMELY important that you watch them in the correct order. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertis

Sep 26, 2022 • 1:06:59

SB 052 - "An Officer and a Gentleman," directed by Taylor Hackford

A movie about how fabulously nice it would be if somebody came and picked you up at work. Literally. This one was sadder than we expected, but Richard Gere looks great in those dress whites! Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcas

Sep 19, 2022 • 56:48

SB 051 - "Moonstruck," directed by Norman Jewison

It's almost impossible to imagine a more perfect concept for a film than a completely feral Nicolas Cage yelling a lot and then falling in love with Cher. The boys discuss this '80s classic and try with very limited success to remember what Little Red Riding Hood is about. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on Th

Sep 12, 2022 • 1:01:34

SB 050 - "Empire Records," directed by Allan Moyle

This week, we're here from the '90s to explain to the world why selling out is so very, very bad, why not caring about anything is the coolest way to be, and why absolutely everyone needs to celebrate Rex Manning Day. Music credits: "Compton Jam," by Score Wizards "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Epic Romance," by Music Dog Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.

Sep 5, 2022 • 1:10:18

SB 049 - "Shakespeare in Love," directed by John Madden

This week, a movie that asks a question that's been on everybody's mind since the Elizabethan times: What if Shakespeare fell in love with Goop, from Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop? The boys endeavor to answer this while keeping the conversation high-mindedly focused on the underdiscussed influence of Jacobean Revenge Tragedy on modern cinema. Music credits: "Classical War Orchestra," by Orchestralis Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/B

Aug 29, 2022 • 1:01:50

SB 048 - "The Cutting Edge," directed by Paul Michael Glaser

He's a hockey man; she's a figure skating queen. Can they put together the greatest American figure skating pairs team in history without falling hopelessly in love with one another? No, obviously not, but it's a blast to watch them try. Music credits: "Ice Waltz," by Snow Music Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The

Aug 22, 2022 • 59:38

SB 047 - "My Girl," directed by Howard Zieff

If you can't see without your glasses, put them on now because you're going to want to be fully present for our discussion of this absolutely bee-yutifal movie about two sweet kids, at least 50 percent of whom will live through the summer of 1972 to see Nixon's reelection. There's also a very nice poem in this one. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Tragedy," by Texas Brother Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! You can find m

Aug 15, 2022 • 58:33

SB 046 - "Persuasion," directed by Carrie Cracknell

Jane Austen's classic novel about the clash of duty and longing in a society that denies women the latter and cruelly enforces the former gets the much needed makeover it deserves in this remake where Anne Elliot is (finally) Deadpool. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster

Aug 8, 2022 • 1:07:47

SB 045 - "Only You," directed by Norman Jewison!

Inspired by this beautiful movie about love and destiny, the boys go in search of their own "Damon Bradley" — a soulmate who can be their other half and who hopefully has a good job and a villa in Italy. Then they read Rilke to one another. What could be more romantic than that? Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Beautiful Emotional Romantic Piano Melody," by Praded Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon

Aug 1, 2022 • 1:01:55

SB 044 - "The Lost City," directed by Aaron and Adam Nee

Miss Congeniality and Mr. Tatum star in this scintillating romance adventure about a catless academic and an emotionally available cover model who search for the Lost City of D — something the boys eventually get around to grappling with when they're not being harassed by a shockingly cute baby. P.S. We loved this one! Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the sho

Jul 25, 2022 • 58:46

SB 043 - "Once," directed by John Carney (feat. Jared Sosa)

Inspired by this scintillating musical romance, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the boys successfully make a smash hit single that will ensure that they never have to work again. (Content warning: This episode also features discussion of a surprisingly big hug.) Special thanks to Jared Sosa for his musical wizardry, and to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Please find this week's sponsors at Emjoy and BetterHelp. Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast

Jul 18, 2022 • 1:14:22

SB 042 - "Fire Island," directed by Andrew Ahn

This week the boys brave the scorching heat of the legendary Fire Island as they try to discover what historical piece of media this scintillating tale of love and friendship is all about! Music credits: “Showtime,” by Stockwaves "50's Showcase," by The Story Shop Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! And thanks to our sponsors, Emjoy, Lumi Labs (code: Bedfellows), and BetterHelp. Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/Rattlesn

Jul 11, 2022 • 57:12

SB 041 - "Kate & Leopold," directed by James Mangold

Jeff & Elmer are back to see whether their friends Kate & Leopold have committed any Time Crimes™ this week, but it's hard to pass judgement when Wolverine and Sabretooth are doing their dangerous dance! Plus, the Butterman origin story absolutely NOBODY was expecting. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on T

Jun 27, 2022 • 1:03:50

SB 040 - “Just Like Heaven,” directed by Mark Waters

In a film that many people are describing as a "Wall to Wall Spookfest," a young Mark Ruffalo falls in love with a spectral entity who is haunting his sad beer fridge. This week, the boys dig into the ghost lore in this scintillating film, offer some alternate line readings to improve the script, and swoon over America's favorite on-screen couple (Reesealo). Music credits: "50's Showcase," by The Story Shop "The Restaurant Music," by Elians Productions "Tragedy," by Texas Brother “Ty

Jun 20, 2022 • 59:40

SB 039 - "The Lake House," directed by Alejandro Agresti

After the success of "Speed," Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock gave into popular demand and reunited for a film about a temporal love mailbox, a paradoxical dog, and a handsome architect who's always wanted to read "Persuasion" but never got around to it. This week, two buffoonish Time Cops will walk you through what it all means. Music credits: "Future Science Tech," by Gentle Jammer “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our

Jun 13, 2022 • 1:02:38

SB 038 - "Fifty Shades of Grey," directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson

This week, a film that is easy to talk about in an informative, grownup way because it is about various tints along the gradient from graphite to slate to charcoal. Please join us for a mature and hopefully thought-provoking discussion of this mildly interesting topic. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Suppo

Jun 6, 2022 • 59:38

SB 037 - "Dirty Dancing," directed by Emile Ardolino

This week, a film that is about so much more than dancing, but the dirty kind. To be clear, it's mostly about the dirty kind of dancing — that's really the main thrust of what the film's about — but also more. Like, did you know that the sequel to this movie was written by some guy from some other thing? Wow. Interesting stuff. Also, Jeff and Elmer are back. We missed those guys! Music credits: "Miami Club," by Loops Lab "Elevator Music,"  by Korolkov Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys fo

May 30, 2022 • 1:02:35

SB 036 - "Your Name," directed by Makoto Shinkai

This week, a genuinely beautiful film that answers the age-old question: What would you do if you magically swapped bodies with another Japanese teen and fell hopelessly in love with them but couldn't remember their name because of a complicated "Back to the Future"-esque temporal paradox situation? Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and su

May 23, 2022 • 59:27

Off Week!

Hi friends! We're taking a week off this week. Find out why in this two-minute "housekeeping" interlude that early reviewers are calling "one of the best things they've ever done"! And please, please, please ... subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast so you're never without the Strange Bedfellows in your earholes, even at times like this. We'll be back next week with an episode about the truly incredible anime romance, "Your Name"! --- Support this podcast: https://podca

May 16, 2022 • 2:30

SB 035 - "13 Going on 30," directed by Gary Winick

This week, a film that answers one of philosophy's most revealing questions: How would you like it if you wished on some magic dust sprinkled on a playhouse in your closet to be thirty, flirty, and thriving and then all of a sudden you're Frenching with Mark Ruffalo in a park? Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm ---

May 9, 2022 • 1:07:45

SB 034 - "She's All That," directed by Robert Iscove

It's one of the most beautiful romances of all time, and no one knows how or why it ended. But we're not here to litigate the circumstances surrounding the end of Freddie Prinze Jr. and Matthew Lillard's storied friendship! This week we're discussing the single best Pygmalion adaptation of 1999. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and suppor

May 2, 2022 • 1:07:00

SB 033 - "Reality Bites," directed by Ben Stiller

You ever have a day where you chain-smoked and listened to Lisa Loeb and talked ironically about existentialism and fell in love with the wrong person? Probably not since 1994, but back then, that was just a Tuesday! This week we're discussing the single best movie of the whole '90s. Music credits: "Alternative Rock," by Aurus Radio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the s

Apr 25, 2022 • 1:02:12

SB 032 - "Somewhere in Time," directed by Jeannot Szwarc

Sometimes you love someone from the past so much that you've got to hypnotize yourself into a time travel fugue state so you can kiss them right on the smackers! This absolutely bonkers movie features Superman, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, and two legendary performers named Jeff and Elmer. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! A

Apr 18, 2022 • 1:00:15

SB 031 - "Twilight," directed by Catherine Hardwicke

This week, it's a tale as old as time: A family of century-old Baseball vampires moves to a small town and one of them falls in love with a girl from his Biology class and shows her his shiny skin. Then baseball ensues. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds "Impulse Piano Jazz," by Easy Music "Inquisitive Piano Jazz," by Easy Music "Surprising Piano Jazz," by Easy Music Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and sup

Apr 11, 2022 • 1:01:06

SB 030 - "You've Got Mail," directed by Nora Ephron

You've got TWO males this week, and they're here to expertly guide you through this classic love story about cybersex, the decline of retail bookstores, and Tom Hanks sleeping on a boat! Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Lea

Apr 4, 2022 • 1:03:50

SB 029 - "The Bromance Book Club," by Lyssa Kay Adams

"The Bromance Book Club" is a fun, funny, and sexy novel about a group of men who help their friend save his marriage with the help of tropes from the saucy romances they read together. It has absolutely no connection whatsoever with either the 1984 animated film The Transformers: The Movie or the more recent live action Michael Bay Transformers movies, so while some light discussion of those lovable robots in disguise is inevitable, please don't expect TOO much Transformers talk in thi

Mar 28, 2022 • 58:38

SB 028 - "City of Angels," directed by Brad Silberling

It's a movie about body surfing, bike safety, and very specifically what happens if you give up forever to touch someone. That's right, we accidentally watched City of Angels! Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more abo

Mar 21, 2022 • 1:06:09

SB 027 - "Beach Read," by Emily Henry

She loves stories with happy endings; he loves Jonathan Franzen and listening to "Everybody Hurts" on repeat. She loves delightful "meet-cutes"; he loves researching death cults. Fortunately they both like making out at the Drive-Thru so (spoiler) they figure out a way to make it work. Music credits: "The French Lovers," by AG Soundtrax "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the

Mar 14, 2022 • 1:03:51

OGIF 001: Full House, "Tanner's Island"

A new saga begins. Join us for a grueling slog through an endless Friday of fun, as we watch every single episode of ABC's TGIF lineup, beginning on September 22, 1989, with a trip back from the future to Full House's "Tanner's Island." This is the first episode of our brand new show on Patreon! If you enjoy it and want to support our show, you can get a new episode every Friday by subscribing at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh

Mar 9, 2022 • 49:14

SB 026 - "The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgerton Series #2)," by Julia Quinn

It's a Bridgerton book! She's afraid of storms, he's afraid of bees, they're both kind of afraid to love, but they've got absolutely piles of cash so they're probably going to find a way to make it work anyway. Join us for an hour of saucy fun with the rakish Anthony Bridgerton and the lovely and brilliant Kate Sheffield. Music credits: "Classical Baroque," by CineMedia "Club Uncharted," by Niki N Phaser "For Erotic," by SilverHoof Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! S

Mar 7, 2022 • 58:52

SB 025 - "Ghost," directed by Jerry Zucker

Wanna feel romantic? Close your eyes and then pretend you're Demi Moore, closing her eyes and pretending that Whoopi Goldberg is her dead boyfriend and they're touching each other and listening to the Righteous Brothers and remembering the time they royally messed up a clay pot. That's right, Bed Pots — this week, we're discussing Ghost! Music credits: "Club Uncharted," by Niki N Phaser "For Erotic," by SilverHoof “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the

Feb 28, 2022 • 1:03:17

SB 024 - "The Love Hypothesis," by Ali Hazelwood

Does Kylo Ren wear a scary mask and worship an evil master of darkness? Absolutely. Do we still think he'd be a really nice boyfriend for Rey if they could just work out their differences? This week's scintillating novel starts with precisely that hypothesis and never looks back. Music credits: "Money Chase," by Soundroll Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on

Feb 21, 2022 • 1:00:47

SB 023 - "Rescuing Roxy," by Rex Albion

WARNING: This one really is pretty explicit!!! Unfortunately (and inevitably), the boys got their wires crossed this week and accidentally read an EXTREMELY pornographic fantasy about a strapping barbarian and a lusty goblin instead of a nice romance novel and just had to do their best with it. Music credits: "Majestic Journey," by AllenGrey “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and supp

Feb 14, 2022 • 1:06:38

SB 022 - "Emma," directed by Autumn de Wilde (feat. Jaime Green)

This week, Tanner and his lover (Jaime) do a power ranking of all the couples in Jane Austen's hit 2020 movie, "Emma." Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Jaime Green's 🔥 tweet about highland cows can be found here. Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this pod

Feb 7, 2022 • 1:09:49

SB 021 - "The Charm Offensive," by Alison Cochrun (feat. Jaime Green)

A creative visionary with a passion for fairy tales meets an awkward nerd who's far from anyone's idea of Prince Charming ... and marries him anyway! Nearly 7 years later, they record a podcast about this sweet and witty romance novel by Alison Cochrun. Music credits: "Hold Music," by Crazy Tunes "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "Sci-Fi Cinematic," by Ivan Luzan "Dark Sci-Fi Trailer," by Allen Grey "Cinematic Sci-Fi," by Anor Music "Sunset," by Snow Music Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by Allen

Jan 31, 2022 • 1:06:02

SB 020 - "American Sweethearts," by Adriana Herrera

Can these two fiery, passionate, headstrong, and wildly successful careerists in their middle age set aside their ambitions — just for a moment — to have a constructive discussion of this extremely sexy romance novel by Adriana Herrera? Yes they can, for the most part. Music credits: "Health Care," by Stereo Color "For Erotic," by Silver Hoof "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and suppor

Jan 24, 2022 • 1:01:22

SB 019 - "10 Things I Hate About You," directed by Gil Junger

A charming rogue with a quick wit makes a bet that he can win over a famously sharp-tongued misanthrope who's afraid to love, and attempts to do so over the course of a frankly absurd discussion of this classic '90s movie starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger. Music credits: "Romance," by Olexandr Ignatov “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJa

Jan 17, 2022 • 1:15:18

Where are the Sweet Valley Ghostwriters???

An investigation into the greatest mystery of our time. This is a special bonus episode from our Patreon. For more Sweet Valley Twins episodes, as well as our back catalogue of Little Sister episodes, and our series on Season 2 of the Baby-Sitters Club Netflix show, subscribe at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2022 • 46:05

SB 018 - "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," by Jenny Han

There's five types of boys in the world, but only two of them are taking the time this week to spend an hour together discussing this extremely fun novel about why writing letters is a profoundly inefficient way of communicating. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm ---

Jan 10, 2022 • 59:06

SB 017 - "One Dance With a Duke," by Tessa Dare (feat. Vanessa Zoltan)

An unlikely trio of arrogant equestrians discover that true love will melt even their hardened hearts after they spend an hour together discussing this steamy novel about a Duke who doesn't like parties. Music credits: "For Erotic," by SilverHoof "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! You can find Vanessa Zoltan on Twitter and listen to Hot and Bothered through her site, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.c

Jan 3, 2022 • 1:13:59

SB 016 - "New Year's Eve," directed by Garry Marshall

A cool and confident bro helps a shy, misanthropic recluse tick off every single task on a lifelong bucket list, including spending an hour discussing this hot, stinking mess of a movie about every major name in Hollywood pretending to care that it's New Year's Eve. Music credits: "Holiday Idents," by _Blacksmith_ "Summary," by Art Haiz “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at

Dec 27, 2021 • 1:01:58

SB 015 - "The Nine Lives of Christmas," (a Hallmark Original Movie)

A lonely old cat fanatic and a commitment-phobic stud-muffin get together under the mistletoe to make merry and talk about this sweet Hallmark Christmas movie about two people whose cats fall in love. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: http

Dec 20, 2021 • 57:04

SB 014 - "The Christmas House," (a Hallmark Original Movie)

A popular and successful heartthrob reconnects with a small-town local from his younger days and they have a joyful discussion of the almost impossibly heartwarming Hallmark Channel original movie, "The Christmas House." Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Clu

Dec 13, 2021 • 1:11:33

SB 013 - "Northanger Abbey," by Jane Austen

A credulous horror fan and a sarcastic sophisticate trade gentle barbs and sentimental observations as they engage in a penetrating analysis of this literary masterpiece by Jane Austen. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support thi

Dec 6, 2021 • 1:06:20

SB 012 - "Spoiler Alert," by Olivia Dade

A geeky smartypants in a movie star's body and a cosplaying fan who longs to teach him how to be his true self have a lively, insightful discussion about this extremely fun romance novel by Olivia Dade. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm

Nov 29, 2021 • 1:09:38

SB 011 - "The King's Man," by Elizabeth Kingston (feat. Cat Sebastian)

With some gentle guidance from their liege, a mopey, emo landowner and the back-talking firebrand who's captured him have a rousing discussion about this gloriously gritty romance novel by Elizabeth Kingston. Music credits: "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds "Club Uncharted," by Niki N Phaser "For Erotic," by SilverHoof “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Corporate Ad," by Loops Lab Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! You can find Cat Sebastian on

Nov 22, 2021 • 1:07:29

SB 010 - "Seduction on the Slopes," by Tamsen Parker

A cagey old veteran who's well past his prime still has plenty to teach an impulsive young buck over the course of this episode where they discuss this fast and furious romance novel by Tamsen Parker. Music credits: "What Corporate People Sound Like," by Tripp and Tyler “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support t

Nov 15, 2021 • 1:08:13

SB 009 - "A Scot in the Dark," by Sarah MacLean (feat. Jaime Green)

A brilliant young socialite gives advice to her fallen friend about how best to engage with a brutish lord of their acquaintance, then the three of them spend the rest of the podcast discussing this delightful romance by Sarah MacLean about a leaked nude painting. Music credits: "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds "Scottish Bagpipe Rock Anthem," by Allen Grey "Epic Romance," by Music Dog “Typewriter Blues,” by Allen Grey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our P

Nov 8, 2021 • 1:10:56

The Baby-sitters Club Netflix Series, Season 2 (feat. Rachel Shukert)

In this very special bonus episode, the boys chat with The Baby-sitters Club showrunner Rachel Shukert about all things Season 2, how she took inspiration from the movie Face Off, and what, specifically, needs to happen for them to get proper roles in Season 3. You can watch Season 2 of The Baby-sitters Club on Netflix, and you can listen to our weekly discussions of each episode at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast. Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb for the intro music, and to Sup

Nov 7, 2021 • 45:08

SB 008 - "The Price of Salt" (aka, "Carol"), by Patricia Highsmith

A starry-eyed iconoclast becomes captivated by a jaded but beautiful sophisticate and they spend an unforgettable hour discussing this classic romance by Patricia Highsmith. Music credits: "Elevator Music," by Korolkov "Reach for Success," by Purple Planet "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds "Passion," by Music Dog “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "For Sexy," by SilverHoof Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.co

Nov 1, 2021 • 1:07:09

SB 007 - "Hate to Want You," by Alisha Rai

A self-loathing bro and a brooding arty type struggle past the long and convoluted history they have with one another and cobble together a discussion of this steamy romance novel by Alisha Rai. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitt

Oct 25, 2021 • 1:10:49

SB 006 - "Grimspace," by Ann Aguirre

A world-weary fugitive and a dangerous space cadet push past their suspicions of one another and discuss this exhilarating sci-fi romance novel by Ann Aguirre. Music credits: "Epic Majestic Sci-Fi," by Luca Francini “Typewriter Blues,” by Allen Grey "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds "Epic Sci-Fi Trailer," by Luca Francini "Epic Sci-Fi Trailer," by Pink Zebra "Beginning of War," by Orchestralis Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to ou

Oct 18, 2021 • 1:10:34

SB 005 - "Unmasked by the Marquess," by Cat Sebastian

A cantankerous old misanthrope and a charming but penniless social climber lean into their strange attraction for one another and discuss an excellent romance novel by Cat Sebastian. Music credits: "Classic Waltz," by _Blacksmith_ "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "Beginning of War," by Orchestralis Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bi

Oct 11, 2021 • 1:05:29

SB 004 - "A Princess in Theory," by Alyssa Cole

A brilliant academic and a brash, overconfident lordling get off on the wrong foot but eventually manage to cobble together a discussion of this delightful romance novel by Alyssa Cole. Music credits: "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "Running With the Horses," by Purple Planet "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by Allen Grey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake!

Oct 4, 2021 • 1:08:40

SB 003 - "The Rogue Not Taken," by Sarah MacLean

An ill-tempered ne'er-do-well  and a beautiful social outcast look past their distrust of one another and get together to discuss this saucy romance novel by Sarah MacLean. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm -

Sep 27, 2021 • 1:04:00

SB 002 - "The Worst Best Man," by Mia Sosa

A buttoned-up, logical control freak and an impulsive Creative Professional put aside their differences and get together to discuss this fiery romance novel by Mia Sosa. Music credits: “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly/RattlesnakeJake! Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball

Sep 20, 2021 • 1:15:03

SB 001 - "Red, White & Royal Blue," by Casey McQuiston

A handsome British princeling and a dashing American dreamboat put aside their differences and get together to discuss this delightful romance novel by Casey McQuiston. Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey “Dark Lullaby,” by J Blanks "In a Dubstep," by FAS Sounds You can listen to Jack's lengthy discussion of R.E.M.'s discography on Fluxpod. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast and support the show at Bit.ly

Sep 13, 2021 • 1:15:47

Introducing: Strange Bedfellows

Starting this Monday, the boys are going to be discussing a new romance novel every single week, beginning with "Red, White, and Royal Blue," by Casey McQuiston. Join us on a wild, wicked, and surprisingly sexy ride as we explore this brand-new world of literature together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2021 • 2:39

SSVB 012 - When Love Dies

Bad news, Steve Wakefield: Your girlfriend Tricia has heard the sweet song of the cows; the clarion clucks of the chickens; the beckoning cries of the piggies. That's right, it's the farm life for Tricia this week, but that's not all! Jessica's harassing people in the hospital, Elizabeth and Todd are trying to solve the world's most confusing mystery, and Rattlesnake Jake's up to his old tricks again. Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab "Nostalgic Memories," by Story Shop "Serious Sad

Aug 30, 2021 • 1:07:57

SSVB 011 - Too Good To Be True

Hide your precious jewels, your boyfriends, and your favorite teachers because the wicked Suzanne Devlin is in town and she's going to burn them all to the ground! To make matters worse, Jessica's in New York where the bad people are, so Liz is going to have to handle this one on her own. On the bright side, Rattlesnake Jake is here to amuse you with his hilarious snakey antics! Hooray for Rattlesnake Jake! Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey Subscribe

Aug 23, 2021 • 1:05:26

SSVB 010 - Wrong Kind of Girl

This week, Jessica is mean to a cheerleader, Elizabeth is nice to a cheerleader but not particularly helpful, and a gruesome, tentacled, otherworldly entity tries to engulf the town as a first step towards world domination. Meanwhile, the boys get utterly stymied by a profound existential question regarding Sweet Valley High and have to call on the services of an expert. Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab Subscribe to the Sweet Valley Diaries podcast and get Marissa Flaxbart's newsle

Aug 16, 2021 • 1:05:31

SSVB 009 - Racing Hearts

The fabulous Mr. Kiss and his awkward sidekick are here to talk about what everybody in Sweet Valley is doing with their mouths these days, and the boys take a frankly dangerous look at whatever it is that Ned Wakefield is reading at the moment. This Dickensian rags-to-riches story has everything: Heart-pounding footraces, eyebrow-raising foot-pounding, and, as suggested up top, various types of mouth-wrestling  that certainly feel kissing-adjacent. Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab

Aug 9, 2021 • 1:09:59

SSVB 008 - Heart Breaker

We've all been doing kissing all wrong and this week's book is going to set us straight on the optimal technique, but first we have to do a power ranking of the "Cars" movies and figure out what, specifically, we're going to haunt in the afterlife, and dish about whether Jessica's going to be the next big Hollywood star! Things we will not be talking about this week: 1.) Liz was in a coma quite recently. 2.) Is she OK? 3.) Liz almost died and then she basically turned into another perso

Aug 2, 2021 • 1:06:15

SSVB 007 - Dear Sister

The Twin Singularity has produced a Uni-twin and Elizabeth has taken on Jessica's personality and vice versa and this is definitely "Fight Club," isn't it? Meanwhile, Bruce Pac-Man is getting punched a whole lot, Bill Chase is getting extremely poetic about the moon, Jess and Danny are going to do a big murder, and Sweet Valley gets a visit from everyone's favorite Naboo bad boys. Enjoy all this madness while you can, because Liz is gonna get bonked on the head in the end and everything

Jul 26, 2021 • 1:09:55

SSVB 006 - Dangerous Love

Todd got a brand-new hog and he wrecked it while Elizabeth was on it and now there's only one twin in Sweet Valley, but folks: We have to talk about the Hot Clam Special. At Dairi Burger? What the hell is going on with this dish? It's completely bonkers. What is actually in it and why do people keep ordering it and ... just ... we have so many questions about this thing. Anyway, Liz is dead. Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab "Tango for Two," by Allen Grey "International Nurses Day,"

Jul 19, 2021 • 1:06:20

SSVB 005 - All Night Long

This week, Jessica Wakefield stays up all night long thanks to a mustachioed creep named Scott. Elizabeth Wakefield accidentally wears a cursed artifact that causes her to transform. Todd Wilkins shops for an accessory to help him float better. And the Joke Doctors drive their Ha-Ha-Ha-mbulance to the scene of a badly injured joke to revive the patient and save the day for everyone! Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab "International Nurses Day," by Crazy Tunes “Typewriter Blues,” by A

Jul 12, 2021 • 1:04:08

SSVB 004 - Power Play

The Sweet Sweet Valley Boys continue their dangerous reading spree through the Sweet Valley books this week with a deep dive into the life and times of Robin Wilson, a character who frankly deserved better. (Please be careful not to confuse this discussion about the novel "Power Play" – about a bunch of young people using their superior numbers to gang up on an isolated member of the group – with the hockey term "Power Play," which is about the same thing, except with a lot more ice.) M

Jul 5, 2021 • 1:09:46

SSVB 003 - Playing With Fire (feat. Marissa Flaxbart)

After realizing just how out of their depth they are in the dangerous narrative universe of Sweet Valley High, the Sweet Sweet Valley Boys call in an expert to help them navigate these choppy waters. And not a moment too soon, because Bruce Pac-Man is being aggravatingly perverse, Jessica Wakefield is not helping at all, and pretty much everyone from Todd Wilkins all the way to some guy called Tony is playing, this week, with fire. Music credits: “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox “V

Jun 28, 2021 • 1:14:42

SSVB 002 - Secrets

Sweet Valley Jack and Tanner are back to investigate who's keeping secrets and who's telling lies in this scintillating novel by Francine Pascal about a world where sentient cars battle for supremacy with hideous creatures made of amorphous flesh and teeth. Also, Ronnie's going to the dance with Jessica, and it kind of looks like George Wallace and Enid are an item? Scandalous! Music credits: “A Sitcom,” by HitsLab "Secret," by Audio Library "For Scary," by Silverhoof “Chopstick Slapsti

Jun 21, 2021 • 1:02:45

Ann M. Martin: The Story of the author of THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB

The "Dark Library" is a collection of forbidden texts composed by Ann M. Martin before it was given to her to weave the great Sitters' Cycle. It is unknown what words of power are writ inside the hidden tomes of the Dark Library — all that is known is that anyone who dares to read them is driven mad. This Scholastic-approved biography of Ann M. Martin was written by Margot Becker R., one of the few living beings to have seen the Dark Library and witnessed its macabre secrets, and as suc

Jun 14, 2021 • 1:19:15

A Time to Kilbourne

Five years ago, two men made a solemn promise: They would tell the story of Agent Associate Baby-Sitter Shannon Kilbourne the way Ann M. Martin always intended it to be told. Almost immediately, one of those men fully delivered on that promise, but literally no one noticed, primarily because of an almost overwhelming lack of interest from the other man. But now, in full technicolor, you can finally hear the breathtaking tale of danger and intrigue known in Baby-Sitters Club-associated c

Jun 7, 2021 • 49:04

The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery Board Game (feat. Dan Shannon)

In 1992, the brilliant but reclusive game designer Milton Bradley created what was to become his masterpiece, a game so compelling and so dangerous that few have ever dared to play it. Nearly 30 years later, two of the world's foremost Baby-Sitters Club experts sat down with an accomplished, brave, and highly credentialed Dungeon Master to immerse themselves in Bradley's legendary role-playing experience. This is their story. Prepare yourselves for an epic, shocking, and occasionally qu

May 31, 2021 • 1:36:19

PATREON BONUS: Karen's Unicorn

The boys are joined by a very, very, very special guest to discuss a little-known MTV Buzz Bin act called Ednaswap. Also, the novel Karen’s Unicorn. This is a bonus episode from our Patreon. To get an episode like this every week for just $5 a month, subscribe to the show here! We love and also kiss you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2021 • 47:47

Remembering "The Da Vinci Code"

In this special one-off episode, Dan Brown scholars and archivists Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring collaborate to painstakingly recreate the first chapter "The Da Vinci Code" for posterity. This astonishing oral history will be part of the living memory of our culture for as long as humans tell stories to one another, and as an act of public service for a world community that hungers to collectively remember this vital text, it is unparalleled. Music credits: "Cinematic Victory," by

May 17, 2021 • 1:12:21

PATREON BONUS: Karen's Big Sister

Kind of a frantic energy about this one. Tanner reveals a big secret. Karen disgraces herself. Jack is ... distracted. This is a bonus episode that aired on our Patreon on April 16, 2020. To get an episode like this every week for just $5 a month, subscribe to the show here! We love and also kiss you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2021 • 53:23

BSCC Presents: Babysitting in "Jane Eyre"

Some fun (and let's be honest, quite sexy!) spoilers for the classic baby-sitting novel (she's a governess!) "Jane Eyre"  in this episode — a book you've had 174 YEARS to read. What else do you need to know ... let's see ... Team Jane all the way, Rochester's a mega-creep, and the name of the First Century British queen who led an uprising against the Romans can in fact be pronounced "Bo-Di-See-A" — I looked it up — so eat it, Tanner. We can also officially reveal that this book is very

May 3, 2021 • 1:17:41

FEED DROP: Exp. Share: Pokémon Play Podcast (HeartGold/SoulSilver)

The boys will be back next week with Jane Eyre, but in the meantime, here's the latest episode of Tanner's OTHER podcast. The idea here, I think, was, wouldn't it be fun to have an episode of something with Tanner in it but where Jack wasn't invited even though we've had Josh on our show and also, hey, let's ask Jack to write the description? Anyway, in this one, Tanner and his best friend ~Josh~  do some kind of Pokémon nonsense. If you like the show, you can subscribe at expsharepod.c

Apr 26, 2021 • 1:13:57

BSCC Presents: Babysitting Anakin Skywalker

Perhaps the most highly anticipated babysitting movie of all time, "The Phantom Menace" proved to be a showcase of just how bad babysitting can be when left in the hands of a director with no one nearby to rein in his worst impulses. As a result, baby Anakin is allowed by the Babysitters Club consisting of Obi Wan and his friend Jim to do dangerous driving and age-inappropriate flirting, which leads him inevitably to become an insufferable teenager and, later, a dark lord of evil. Nonet

Apr 19, 2021 • 1:15:40

BSCC Presents: Babysitting on "Baby Island"

It takes a lot to surprise two boys who've encountered every form of babysitting from leopards to Tiny Yoda to that time Jake Kuhn fell down a well and had to babysit himself for a few days. But even these hardened babysitting veterans were put through their paces by this literal island of babies (plus, this one dude), who are sat — within an inch of their tiny lives — by the unflappable, incandescent force of babysitting that is the sisters Mary and Jean Wallace. We frickin' loved this one. Mu

Apr 5, 2021 • 1:07:26

PATREON BONUS: Karen's Mistake

Our sexiest episode yet. This is a bonus episode from our Patreon. To get an episode like this every week for just $5 a month, subscribe to the show here! We love and also kiss you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2021 • 48:11

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Kids From "One Fine Day"

One huge fan, one reluctant cohost, and one perfect babysitting movie makes for one particularly fine day over here at BSCC headquarters, where we're talking about a surprisingly polarizing 1996 Rom-Com starring Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney. This one has a deep dark chocolate layer, LSD, and a surprising visitor from Stoneybrook! Music credits: "TV Show Opener," by Shorties “You Gotta Have Theremin and Ukulele,” by Squidlord "Life Is Fun," by J Hunger "Monsters Are Coming," by Tunes

Mar 22, 2021 • 1:03:43

BSCC Presents: Babysitting "Baby" From "Bringing Up Baby" (feat. Sarah Morgan)

What do you do when your baby is an actual leopard and the man you love is kind of a chicken? Is the question this fascinating babysitting film from the olden times seeks to answer with about a hundred hijinks per minute. The boys, and extremely special guest Sarah Morgan, are on hand to provide thoughtful, professional, and erudite analysis in an entirely non-screwball manner. Music credits: "Jazz," by Texas Brother "Jazz It Up," by Allen Grey Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scot

Mar 15, 2021 • 1:16:58

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Kids in "He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special"

No jokes or digressions this week, because we've got an imposing amount of critical theory related to the seminal '80s babysitting text, "He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special," to cover. Buckle your seatbelts and strap in for a dry but informative disquisition on themes of duality and identity in the Kingdom of Eternia, a wearisome but exhaustive analysis of the embedded power structures on Horde World, and a lengthy historical account of the origins of "Snout Spout." Music credits:

Mar 8, 2021 • 1:18:56

BSCC Presents: Babysitting Jake From "The Gunslinger"

The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed. Along the way, he did some pretty heavy-duty babysitting, took a bunch of mescaline, and shot everyone in a town. This week, the boys dive deep into the first book of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series in their ongoing quest to ferret out babysitting wherever it may lurk. Music credits: "Western Background," by CineMedia "Spaghetti Western," by Luca Francini “You Gotta Have Theremin and Ukulele,” by Squidlord "Wes

Mar 1, 2021 • 1:10:36

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Kids From "The Governess Game" (feat. Jaime Green)

The boys (and special guest Jaime Green) make a valiant effort to keep the rating on this one down and appease the censors, but end up with what can only be described as a raunchy, titillating, supercharged s*x romp. "The Governess Game" is a very naughty novel that does indeed have some babysitting in it but really is mostly frenching and groping and generally getting to third base. Draw up a warm bubble bath, light some candles, and settle in for a legitimately wild ride. Music credit

Feb 22, 2021 • 1:17:28

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Baby From "Willow"

The year is 1988 and it is prophesied that a bikini baby will bring about the downfall of an evil sorceress named Bad Mother. Consequently, Bad Mother attempts to steal the foretold child for a ritual murder, which is very bad babysitting. After the child escapes, Bilbo Baggins and his best friend Val Kilmer look after her until she can fulfill her destiny. This is very good babysitting. And when there's good babysitting happening, you can be certain that the Babysitters Club Club will

Feb 15, 2021 • 1:07:47

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Kids From Mrs. Doubtfire

Can you babysit your own children? What if you're pretending to be someone else? Is it in any way creepy to disguise yourself as an elderly nanny and spy on your ex-wife? These are just a few of the nuanced and complex babysitting questions that are posed by the iconic 1993 babysitting film Mrs. Doubtfire, and as usual, the boys bring their sensitive and thoughtful insights to bear on this important cultural artifact in a way that is both thought-provoking and intelligible. Music credit

Feb 8, 2021 • 1:16:51

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Kids From "Stranger Things"

Much like the local mall where a giant meat monster does a big battle in the hit TV show "Stranger Things," this episode could be best described as a disaster scene. Someone forgot to take notes, someone else was in a salty mood because of work, and someone who we thought was going to help us never showed up! Anyway, Steve Harrington from Stranger Things is a famous babysitter and famous babysitters is what we talk about, so we tried to talk about him for an hour. Good luck listening! M

Feb 1, 2021 • 1:14:53

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Kids From "Adventures in Babysitting"

Let's take a trip back to the early days of babysitting: It was 1987, and an unsuspecting world was just beginning to appreciate the giddy highs and the awful lows of sitting babies thanks to the pioneering work of Ann M. Martin. But what if ... babysitting on the big screen?! Enter ... "Adventures in Babysitting," the ultimate babysitting adventure of our time. And what better guides to this historic babysitting breakthrough than the world's most impressive babysitting experts: These g

Jan 25, 2021 • 1:06:08

BSCC Presents: Babysitting The Boy From "The Road"

One of the great babysitting novels of all time, Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" is a story about an ongoing act of ambulatory babysitting right at the very end of the world. And it's just as fun as it sounds! Now, in glorious stereo sound, you can hear two complete buffoons talk about it. What BSC novel is this based on? What tweaks could we make to make this a little bit more fun and funky? Is this, to use a technical term, "Good Clean Baby-Sitting Fun"? Answers to all these questions an

Jan 18, 2021 • 1:04:32

BSCC Presents: Babysitting the Girl From Waterworld

Aquatic babysitting is one of the hardest types of babysitting there is, as Dawn and Claudia famously learned in Babysitters Island Adventure; as Kristy notoriously discovered in Babysitters on Board; and as Kevin Costner comes to realize in the hit 1995 film about boat babysitters called Waterworld. This one's got lots of useful tips for babysitting at sea, a helpful guide to what you can do with your Camel Cash, and a totally unnecessary discussion of Dominoes' iconic character "The N

Jan 11, 2021 • 1:11:29

BSCC Presents: Babysitting Baby Yoda

The boys from the baby-sitters club club are back for yet another scintillating discussion of baby-sitting style and technique, this time in the smash-hit baby-sitting-themed video novel, The Mandalorian. Listen and enjoy as the boys talk about tiny green yoda and the big babysitter who never takes off his hat. Music credits: “Showtime,” by Stockwaves "Hollywood Epic Sci-Fi Hybrid Trailer," by Audio Zen “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox "A Dubstep," by Maikon Music Thanks as always

Jan 4, 2021 • 1:14:29

BSCCDROM 002: 4th Grade Learning Adventures

Join the Hot Legs Gamer Clan as they bravely venture into this year's most anticipated title: The Baby-sitters Club 4th Grade Learning Adventures CD-ROM from 1998! From what we can tell about the plot here, it looks like Stacey, Kristy, and Jessi have hidden Mary Anne, Mallory, and Claudia's heads in different boxes that are scattered throughout the school. In the process of finding them, we'll all learn some 4th Grade math. Enjoy! Music credits: “Jazz Sad Hip Hop,” by Black Stone Sound

Dec 28, 2020 • 1:08:14

Karen's Christmas Carol

Mean old Tabenanner Scroogering and his sniveling pushover assistant Bob Jackchit try to discuss Karen Brewer's disastrous performance in "A Christmas Carol" ... but it doesn't go as planned. This episode originally appeared on our Patreon. To get an episode like this every week for just $5 a month, subscribe to the show here! We love and also kiss you (under the mistletoe)! Music credits: "Dark Skies," by Marco Belloni "Sad to Happy," by Silverhoof Thanks as always to original Baby Boy

Dec 25, 2020 • 50:54

Baby-Sitters Club: The Summer Before

In an act of dangerous desperation, Ann has attempted to go back in time and fix what she set into motion before it ever started. An astonishing, rapturous novel about beginnings and endings – sometimes all at once – that can only be described as "scintillating." It is no surprise that this one has everything – dolls, bees, orbs, time travel, vampires (?!), and of course: good 👏 clean 👏 baby 👏 sitting 👏 fun. Music credits: "Magical Fairytales & Stories," by _Blacksmith_ "Story,"

Dec 21, 2020 • 1:13:19

PATREON BONUS: Karen's Movie Star

They got Boo-Boo. Ann got Boo-Boo. This is the one where Ann gets Boo-Boo. This is a bonus episode from our Patreon. To get an episode like this every week for just $5 a month, subscribe to the show here! We love and also kiss you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2020 • 47:44

The Baby-sitters Experience 2: Logan Vs. Slowking (feat. Josh Fjelstad)

This one's a mess. Josh and Jack from the hit Pokemon/Baby-Sitters Club crossover podcast "The Babysitters Experience" make a good-faith attempt to discuss "Pokemon The Movie 2000" and "Logan Likes Mary Anne" the graphic novel, but their nice podcast is sabotaged and also vandalized and, frankly, ruined. Music credits: “Overture,” by Lionheart “The Prophecy,” by Fox Beat Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb for the intro music, and to Superbrat for the outro music. --- Suppo

Dec 14, 2020 • 1:13:09

The Baby-Sitters Club Guide to Baby-Sitting

In 1993, Ann and two distinctly separate beings who would later fuse into one uncanny entity joined forces to create what they thought would be the one book to end them all: The ultimate guide to baby-sitting, featuring everything anyone could possibly want to know about head wounds, house fires, and bad burps. This week, our intrepid heroes ventured into that book and, somehow, lived to tell the tale. Music credits: “Stardust,” by Fox Beat Stock Music "Elevator Music," by Korolkov Thanks as

Dec 7, 2020 • 1:02:56

The Baby-sitters Experience (feat. Josh Fjelstad)

In a major snub of the Tannerheads, Jack and Josh (?!) come together to discuss two major classics of our time: Baby-Sitters Club #87, "Stacey and the Bad Girls," and Pokemon 3: The Movie. What do these things have in common? Not much, but the boys are doing their best here in a crisis! Special thanks to Josh Fjelstad from the Exp. Share Pokemon podcast for reading a whole Stacey book on short notice. Music credits: “Dark Lullaby,” by J Blanks “Vibe,” by Marble Space Thanks as always to

Nov 30, 2020 • 1:15:54

Baby-Sitters Club: Chain Letter

The boys are indoctrinated into a mysterious chain of secrets, lies, and treachery after accidentally reading a cryptic letter from someone (or something) named "Robin." The more they investigate this "Book of Secrets" (which contains confessions of lurid crimes by Jessi, Mallory, Stacey, Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, and Mary Anne), the more they are rebuffed, first by agents of Scholastic, then by someone who is far, far closer to them. As the net of the Baby-Sitters Club Chain Letter closes

Nov 23, 2020 • 1:06:31

Birds!

Having apparently run out of Baby-Sitters Club books, the boys lie out in the field and wait for the birds to take them. Music credits: “Illuminate,” by Bluebird “Invincible,” by Dimotai Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb for the intro music, and to Superbrat for the outro music. Advertise on The Baby-Sitters Club Club via Gumball.fm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

Nov 16, 2020 • 57:58

The Baby-Sitters Club Club CLUB

The Baby-Sitters Club Club CLUB is a podcast wherein two grown men talk about The Baby-Sitters Club Club, a podcast wherein two grown men talk about The Baby-Sitters Club, a series by Ann M. Martin. In this episode, the boys dive into the first Baby-Sitters Club Club episode, "Kristy's Great Idea," which is pretty good except they keep referring to Stoneybrook as being in Long Island and they don't make a single mention of bees or dolls or even bread. This one's fun if you like navel-ga

Nov 9, 2020 • 1:12:17

Friends Forever Special: Graduation Day

A lot of chest-beating and handwringing this week as Kristy grapples with the end of the BSC, Mary Anne makes up with Logan, and one of the boys realizes that he never graduated from the 8th grade. A real surfeit of emotions to process as we experience this, the absolute final word on the BSC before Ann shakes her ghastly snow globe and makes the eternal dance begin anew. Music credits: “Sweating Bullets,” by Megadeth “The Sadness Piano,” by Korolkov “Nostalgic Piano,” by Alex Bird “Emo

Nov 2, 2020 • 1:05:43

FF 012 - Claudia and the Disaster Date

A lot of people have been asking exactly how many shades of Alan Gray there are and while most casual observers think it’s fifty, true experts will tell you that it’s three: Prank Alan, Suave Alan, and Trying-Too-Hard Alan. Anyway, Claudia dates all three of them this week and none of the dates are a disaster and the title of this book is a lie. Music credits: “Passion,” by Pink Zebra “Passion,” by Stellar Tracks “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox “Creepy,” by Wild Kitty Tunes “Class

Oct 26, 2020 • 1:06:45

FF 011 - Welcome Home, Mary Anne

The great Sunny Winslow’s paying a visit to the BSC this week and bringing her special brand of California Diaries chaos and angst to the sleepy town of Stoneybrook. The girls commit a bunch of shocking travel crimes, Jackie Rodowsky blips into an alternate reality, and the boys speculate about what kind of music Mr. Spier listened to as a cool, ‘70s Connecticut teen. Music credits: “Teenage Freakout,” by Mules “This Is Nostalgia,” by Raspberry Music “Classic Arcade Video Game,” by Adig

Oct 19, 2020 • 1:14:29

FF 010 - Stacey's Problem

What is Stacey’s problem? A question these boys have been asking since book one but one that Ann, Suzanne, and the Scholastic LIARS refuse to address even in this book, of all books! Fortunately, it’s a very good one and Stacey is on her best behavior and actually quite sweet and it’s mostly about Maureen and how she doesn’t need a man. We really loved this one. Music credits: “For Sadness,” by Olexandr Ignatov Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb for the intro music, and to

Oct 12, 2020 • 1:02:49

FF 009 - Kristy and the Kidnapper

A pulse-pounding adventure full of elite haxors, Knights Templar, and secret service shootouts, Kristy and the Kidnapper is Ellen Miles’ most ambitious and exciting work yet, and the boys couldn’t be more eager to explore its hidden depths. Except that Jack’s in a bad mood, and Tanner’s not helping. Also, a plea to listeners: Get a cat. Just get a cat! Music credits: “Suspenseful Dark Cinematic Mystery,” by Sun Channel Music “Parting Ways,” by Allen Grey “The Prophecy,” by Fox Beat Than

Oct 5, 2020 • 1:10:27

FF 008 - Mary Anne's Revenge

After heroically grappling with the inscrutable temporal paradox created by having to go and watch the Netflix show in between Friends Forever discussions, our geniuses turn their great brains to the question of whether Cary Retlin is the coolest guy in Stoneybrook, why Cokie Mason has such a big house, and what, precisely, Mary Anne is evolving into. Then Tanner brings on a very special guest to attest to the fact that he is, and always has been, a nice boy. Music credits: “Revenge Dra

Sep 28, 2020 • 1:10:33

FF 007 - Claudia Gets Her Guy

🚨 CLAUDIA DATES ALAN GRAY CLAUDIA DATES ALAN GRAY CLAUDIA DATES ALAN GRAY CLAUDIA DATES ALAN GRAY 🚨 That's right. The guy is Alan Gray. The guy that Claudia "gets" IS ALAN GRAY. Uh, this one is ... a lot. Music credits: “Beyond the Veil,” by Dreamstate Logic “Rising,” by Music Dog “The Prophecy,” by Fox Beat “Romance Piano,” by Twisterium “Empty Promise,” by UEMonthly “You Gotta Have Theremin and Ukulele,” by Squidlord “Sad Ending,” by Tunes to Go “Dark Magic,” by Allen Grey Thanks as

Sep 21, 2020 • 1:16:47

FF 006 - Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap

After the fever dream that was the Netflix video novels, the boys are thrown headfirst back into the twilight world of "Friends Forever," where the Fame Wolf still prowls, danger lurks around every corner, and any moment could be the one where the Boyfriend Trap is sprung. This week, Stacey McGill stands trial for her crimes against humanity and Claudia specifically, and Ann M. Martin lays down a few more clues about how to sweep your crush right off their feet. Music credits: “Western

Sep 14, 2020 • 1:08:56

BSCTV 010 - Hello, Camp Moosehead! Part 2 (feat. Jaime Greenring)

The baby-sitters face their hardest test yet, as they stand on the edge of a dark and forbidding forest; a wilderness wherein they must wander until they learn the the truth about themselves, find meaning in the vastness of experience that stretches out before them, or do a great big smooch with Logan, depending on which baby-sitter they are. No guest from the show this week, but Jack auditions a new co-host and it goes really well. Music credits: “Theatre Music,” by Lucky Black Cat “Th

Sep 7, 2020 • 1:08:09

BSCTV 009 - Hello, Camp Moosehead! Part 1 (feat. Sophie Grace and Sophia Reid-Gantzert)

The boys send their best and bravest into the heart of suburban Connecticut in search of the secret portal to Stoneybrook, but all they end up with is a nasty case of browntail moths. Coincidentally, that’s what the baby-sitters are getting into this week as well, over at Camp Moosehead, where the moths are poisonous, injustice reigns, and if you’re not careful, you might just lose your face. Kristy (Sophie Grace) and Karen (Sophia Reid-Gantzert) join for a diabolical game! Music credits: “Sta

Aug 31, 2020 • 1:23:18

BSCTV 008 - Kristy's Big Day (feat. Mark Feuerstein)

Things aren’t looking so hot for Batgirl’s big day! Kristy looks like a banana, the officiant is a witch, and Mr. Spier’s shirt smells like meat. After a robust discussion of these important topics, the boys are joined by Watson himself (Mark Feuerstein) for a bracing round of Dad Talk. Music credits: “Chains,” by 3 (Emerson, Berry & Palmer) “Stardust,” by Fox Beat Stock Music “Don’t Leave Me,” by Lionel Schmitt “Sadness,” by Allen Grey Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott La

Aug 24, 2020 • 1:42:42

BSCTV 007 - Boy-Crazy Stacey (feat. Shay Rudolph and Momona Tamada)

Something’s going on with the dads of Stoneybrook this week. Watson’s hiding something behind a mysterious blue door, Mr. Spier is undergoing some kind of unnatural evolution, and John Pike is sending us cryptic messages through his license plate. Then, the boys are joined by Shay Rudolph (Stacey) and Momona Tamada (Claudia), who agree to take an extremely tricky and diabolical quiz about their BSC knowledge. Music credits: “Slash,” by Arc North Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Sco

Aug 17, 2020 • 1:23:52

BSCTV 006 - Claudia and Mean Janine (feat. Naia Cucukov and Lucy Kitada)

The boys bring their sharp critical lens to another fascinating video-novel this week as they grapple with a number of complex choices its creators have made around Stacey’s dating life, Mary Anne’s room renovation, and Humpty Dumpty, the shattered eggman. Then the show's Executive Producers, Naia Cucukov and Lucy Kitada, join to hear some provocative and disruptive pitches for BSC-adjacent properties that they need to greenlight ASAP. Music credits: “The Prophecy,” by Fox Beat “Sadness

Aug 10, 2020 • 1:34:04

BSCTV 005 - Dawn and the Impossible Three (feat. Xochitl Gomez and Malia Baker)

This fascinating video-novel poses three impossible problems: Kristy’s baffling reluctance to accept Dawn into the club; the paradoxical influence of Milton’s Paradise Lost on these texts; and Mrs. Barrett’s impossible legs. Then, the boys bring in Dawn and Mary Anne themselves (Xochitl Gomez and Malia Baker) to subject them to an impossible trial of their own. Music credits: “Sadness,” by Allen Grey “Sadness,” by AudioRose “Chopstick Slapstick,” by OurMusicBox “Stardust,” by Fox Beat S

Aug 3, 2020 • 1:26:37

BSCTV 004 - Mary Anne Saves the Day (feat. Lucia Aniello)

This one has nowhere near enough boys’ basketball in it, but that kind of sums up Mr. Prezzioso’s life anyway, so it all checks out. Plenty to discuss this week anyway as the boys encounter a new and improved Dawn, speculate about what’s in Mimi’s special tea, and perform in the auditions of their lifetime with their special guest: “Baby-Sitters Club” Director and Executive Producer, Lucia Aniello. Music credits: “Overture,” by Lionheart “Laisse pas Traîner Ton Fils,” by Suprême NTM “Do

Jul 27, 2020 • 1:26:52

BSCTV 003 - The Truth About Stacey (feat. Rachel Shukert)

There’s a new baby-sitting conglomerate in town and their unique brand of baby-sitting, including sizzle reels, peer-to-peer influencer marketing, and encouraging self-sufficiency by allowing kids to play in traffic threatens to put our precious Baby-Sitters Club out of business. The boys outsource that conversation to trusted Business Scions Goliath Hardbody and Mark Markson, and then speak with Baby-Sitters Club showrunner Rachel “The Hand of God” Shukert about what parts they should

Jul 20, 2020 • 1:32:44

BSCTV 002 - Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls

This week we find out that the Phantom Phone Caller was inside us all along, which certainly explains why he’s still at large, but somehow isn’t any less frightening. Trevor Sandbourne takes advantage of the (hopefully) temporary non-existence of Pete Black to be the coolest guy in Stoneybrook, and The Hand of God introduces the world to the very first of our Johns. Meanwhile ... dolls. Things are really heating up over here! Music credits: “Overture,” by Lionheart “Fanfare Symphony,” by Silverh

Jul 13, 2020 • 1:09:55

BSCTV 002 - Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls

This week we find out that the Phantom Phone Caller was inside us all along, which certainly explains why he’s still at large, but somehow isn’t any less frightening. Trevor Sandbourne takes advantage of the (hopefully) temporary non-existence of Pete Black to be the coolest guy in Stoneybrook, and The Hand of God introduces the world to the very first of our Johns. Meanwhile ... dolls. Things are really heating up over here! Music credits:“Overture,” by Lionheart“Fanfare Symphony,” by

Jul 13, 2020 • 1:06:22

BSCTV 001 - Kristy's Great Idea

This week, the boys slam on the brakes of the Friends Forever series and smash through their windshields right into the first episode of the Baby-Sitters Club Netflix show, cleverly titled “The Baby-Sitters Club.” Prepare for a pulse-pounding, bomb-on-the-bus thrill ride as they explore the dangerous new world of Stoneybrook 2020. With edgy, in-your-face characters such as Beret Lady, the Hand of God, and Bat Girl, this provocative new take on the BSC is an instant classic, and these bo

Jul 6, 2020 • 1:01:53

FF 005 - Kristy Power!

Unchastened by their disastrous attempts to heckle 8-year-olds during “Claudia’s First Thanksgiving,” not to mention the censorship fiasco in “Mary Anne and the Library Mystery,” Stoneybrook’s surprisingly resilient community of book-burning fascists are back at it again this week trying to get a teacher fired for assigning “Catcher in the Rye.” Is there anyone out there who can stop them? Weirdly, no. The title of this novel doesn’t actually have any bearing on the events in it, but it

Jun 29, 2020 • 1:09:30

FF 004 - Claudia and the Friendship Feud

According to Merriam Webster, a “Friendship Feud” is when you have a big feud with your friend about whether it’s somehow a good thing that Stacey and Claudia are fighting and tearing apart the very fabric of the BSC, or whether it is, in fact, a bummer. This was not by any means a bummer of a book though, because it was elegantly and artfully written by the great Laura Dower, from the spectral realm where she lives. Anyway, the boys spend a lot of energy this week discussing Ann’s new

Jun 22, 2020 • 1:15:46

FF 003 - Mary Anne's Big Breakup

Ann continues to take a wrecking ball to what remains of our beloved baby-sitting club, this time reducing the passionate and (literally) timeless love affair that began with BSC #10, “Logan Likes Mary Anne” to a pile of dust and rubble. But that’s only the half of it. What’s got these two Weyniacs really worried is an even darker force that Ann has unleashed on Stoneybrook: Something angry. Something fierce. Something … lupine. Music credits: “Dramatic End,” by Tim Cat “Classic Arcade

Jun 15, 2020 • 1:10:40

FF 002 - Stacey Vs. Claudia

With her Wine Crimes in the rearview mirror, Stacey McGill tries her hand at betrayal. Meanwhile, as Stoneybrook reels from what is presumably a five-alarm baby-sitting shortage, two strangers walk into town with their heads held high and their hearts set on chaos. Will Jeremy and Rachel be the lovable new characters we never knew we wanted, or are they just going to ruin everything? Jury’s still out on that, but the boys find a way to have fun anyway, doing a big “ship,” talking about

Jun 8, 2020 • 1:21:42

FF 001 - Kristy's Big News

Total mystery what Kristy’s Big News is this week, but Patrick Thomas is getting married and he can’t do that without every member of his estranged, alienated, angry, and abandoned family by his side! Except David Michael for some reason. Also this week: Shark People, Heraclitus, and a timely checkin with WebMD. Music credits: “Fun Quirky Retro,” by Pink Zebra “Dark Skies,” by Marco Belloni Music “Vibe,” by Marble Space “The Prophecy,” by Fox Beat “Sad to Hopeful,” by The Story Shop Tha

Jun 1, 2020 • 1:10:59

Friends Forever Special: Everything Changes

It had long been foretold that Kristy would be betrayed nine times before the end. But even after Dawn and Mallory turned their backs on her, no one was prepared for the onslaught that followed. The boys return to Stoneybrook this week to sift through the smoldering ashes of what had once been a safe haven. There’s also kind of a surprising amount of discussion about the British mope-rock band, Keane. Everything changes! Music credits: “Nostalgia,” by Raspberry Music “Everybody Changes,

May 25, 2020 • 1:14:10

Two Men Play With Dolls

Failing to heed their own best advice, the boys bring dolls into the sanctity of their homes and play with them. But these aren’t just any dolls: They’re the short-lived but presumably beloved 1991 line of Remco Baby-Sitters Club Dolls, complete with fun accessories like “a hot dog” and terrifying, mutated “halfling” versions of themselves. Music credits: “Virtual Insanity,” by Jamiroquai Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb for the intro music, and to actual baby, Cyril, fo

May 18, 2020 • 1:23:46

California Diaries: Ducky (Three)

The California Diaries are over. The time has come for us to roll up our JNCOs, gather up our empty bottles of MD 20/20, feed our Furbies one final time, and wave farewell to Ducky, Amalia, Maggie, Sunny, and Dawn, as they walk—arm in arm—into the warm, comforting glow of Pacific Sunwear. And what is that beautiful music we hear on the wind, like a whispered promise? Could it possibly be an angel, saying, just softly enough for us to hear … "THANK U." Music credits: “90s Alternative Roc

May 11, 2020 • 1:13:09

California Diaries: Amalia (Three)

OK so Brendan’s acting super weird because he wasn’t there for Amalia when these girls harassed her outside the movie theater and Dawn doesn’t know it but Ducky and Sunny are planning this big surprise party for her? And Meat Pete wrote this one but he didn’t put any baby-sitting in it and ORIM erased something pretty important and the girls are turtles. Got that? Good. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMASS “It Takes a Village,” by Raffi “Jazz Sad Hip Hop,” by Black Stone

May 4, 2020 • 1:18:22

California Diaries: Maggie (Three)

Maggie Blume is dating literally the hottest guy in the world! And if you think that’s Pacey from Dawson’s Creek, you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life, because now the irradiated ghosts that stalk your hallways while you sleep are going to stop your lying mouth with their spectral fingers and make you think again. That was quite a journey, wasn’t it? It was for us, too! Strap in for the episode so nice, we did it twice. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMASS “Jazz Sad Hip

Apr 27, 2020 • 1:05:29

California Diaries: Sunny (Three)

Ugh, this one was pretty brutal. Sunny’s mom dies, Sunny’s dad can’t make it through his eulogy at the funeral because he’s crying so hard, and Tanner spends entirely too long talking about which characters from Duck Tales he finds the most attractive. Truly a tough one to get through without crying. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMASS “Rock,” by Studio Monkey “Surf Rock Chase Scene,” by Sun Channel Music “Three Days,” by K.D. Lang “Constant Craving,” by K.D. Lang Thanks

Apr 20, 2020 • 1:17:21

California Diaries: Dawn (Three)

Will Sunny and Dawn ever be friends again? Will there ever be a singer as handsome as Belgian heartthrob Pierre X from Jax? Will the mysterious publishing entity known only as ORIM ever get THEIR KNIVES OUT OF OUR BACKS? That’s right, this week Sunny and Dawn are at war with each other, Jax is at war with the notoriously finicky American music market, and we’re at war with ORIM. It’s not going to be pretty. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMASS “Rock,” by Studio Monkey “Su

Apr 13, 2020 • 1:19:16

California Diaries: Ducky (Two)

YNAW, Poundmasters! Ann gave us a sensitive and heavy topic to chew on this week, so we stepped up to the plate like we always do in these situations and did a really deep dive into some other stuff entirely! Look for an extremely detailed conspiracy theory involving Freddy Prinze Jr., some powerful new insights into what’s going on with Ducky, and a surprisingly lengthy discussion of the marginally successful 2001 film Thirteen Ghosts. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMAS

Apr 6, 2020 • 1:18:27

California Diaries: Amalia (Two)

Which of us would not sacrifice the very world for just one glimpse of his baggy jeans; his suave super-gelled Brian Austin Green hair; his shy, bluish-green eyes; his edgy but approachable Operation Ivy T-shirt? His name is Brendan Jones, formerly of Short Hills, New Jersey. And he gave Amalia a single rose at the Homecoming Bash during that one Vanish song. You know the one. “Bliss it was in [the late ‘90s] to be alive But to be [a broody teen] was very heaven.” ― William Wordsworth,

Mar 30, 2020 • 1:25:12

California Diaries: Maggie (Two)

The boys settle in for a pleasant and relaxing evening babysitting a gaggle of grumpy teens. Truth Translation: We’re pretty out of our depth here! Things are totally going off the rails with Maggie, and Dawn’s not helping, and Sunny is MIA, and there’s no more box wine in the cabinet because we already drank it all to calm our nerves THIS MORNING!!! OK, deep breath. Everything’s fine. We’re fine. Nothing to worry about here. Truth Translation: *muffled screams.* Music credits: “90s Alt

Mar 23, 2020 • 1:12:32

California Diaries: Dawn (Two)

Dawn’s stepmother Carol is in the hospital getting ready to bring new life into the world. Sunny’s mother is in the very same hospital looking at the light at the end of the tunnel. Her intentions fall to the floor. It is at this point that the angel closes her eyes, and the confusion that was hers belongs now to the baby down the hall. I can feel it. Not to belabor the point, but in this one, lightning ... definitely ... crashes. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMASS “Wal

Mar 16, 2020 • 1:16:25

California Diaries: Sunny (Two)

Sunny is in a bad mood because of circumstances beyond her control and she’s being a glum plum and bringing everybody down, which is fine, it happens, but that doesn’t mean that it’s OK for her to lash out and take it out on her friends who are just trying to help her. But I don’t know what to do and like I said it’s not my fault and I’m sorry but I’m not really sorry I’m just feeling out of sorts and wait, who are we talking about again? Anyway, this one’s a good one. Pete wrote it I t

Mar 9, 2020 • 1:19:03

California Diaries: Ducky (One)

The Cro-Mags are whispering to each other and snickering, as if you’re too dumb or too INVISIBLE to figure out that they’re laughing at YOU. So you do the only thing you can do: You grab your Discman and put on your headphones and lose yourself in the latest episode of the California Diaries, where the boys are talking about The Purge and Resident Evil and a bunch of other stuff that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense but ANYTHING is better than Cro-Mags. Anything is better than trying t

Mar 2, 2020 • 1:17:42

California Diaries: Amalia (One)

It took four books, but we finally get a taste of that Good Clean Baby-Sitting Fun we’ve been so desperately craving this week, from the unlikely direction of Amalia Vargas. She isn’t even in the We Heart Kids Club, but she took pity on us and stopped by a women’s shelter to look after some kids on the way to break up with her toxic boyfriend. A truly scintillating novel, made even more so by the thoughtful inclusion of baby-sitting. Was that so difficult? Music credits: “90s Alternativ

Feb 24, 2020 • 1:15:12

California Diaries: Maggie (One)

When you have a choice between watching the star-studded world premiere of “Fatal Judgment” or being in the crowd at the Battle of the Bands for the first-ever performance by Vanish featuring Maggie Blume on keyboards and backup vocals, there’s only one choice you can make: Go to both of them. That’s right, the boys have front-row seats at both of the hottest tickets in Palo City this week, and you can be sure they’re gonna be wearing their extra-large Jncos. Music credits: “Vibe,” by M

Feb 17, 2020 • 1:13:23

California Diaries: Sunny (One)

Everything is still very, very late '90s out here in California and we're all pretty worked up about it. But we're grown adults, so we're going to do the only responsible thing we can in the situation: Throw a copy of "On the Road" into our Jansports, strap on our blades, and blow off class for a day at the beach with a handsome and slightly suspicious drifter named Carson. Hope is a disease. Music credits: “90s Alternative Rock,” by FUNTOMASS “90s Grunge Rock Epic Song,” by Blue Sky Au

Feb 10, 2020 • 1:13:47

California Diaries: Dawn (One)

Edgier, more grownup, full of alcohol and angst and bad decisions. Cool. Sullen. Sarcastic. Mad at the whole world and ready to explode. These are just a few words to describe podcast hosts Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring. And this week, they’re embarking on an exciting new journey as they follow the BSC’s Dawn Schafer across the country to sunny California for fun, frolicking, and friendship! I wonder what new babies she will sit and what kind of wholesome and agreeable things she w

Feb 3, 2020 • 1:11:42

BSCCD-ROM: The Baby-Sitters Club Friendship Kit

A wonderfully surreal and slightly scary world awaits all those who are brave enough to crawl through the looking glass, speak their own secret names aloud, and become new initiates of the legendary Baby-Sitters Club. But this is just the beginning of the quest, and danger awaits: Will the boys be confounded by the deadly Puzzle Box, disoriented by the mysterious Map Game, or debilitated by the incessant ringing of Claudia’s terrible telephone? Answers: Yes, yes, and yes. Fortunately, t

Jan 27, 2020 • 1:16:49

BSCBBs 009 - Shannon's Story

Trained from a young age by an elite academy for assassins, Associate Baby-Sitter Shannon Kilbourne is ready for the biggest mission of her life when she runs into resistance from the place she least expects it: Her own mother. The boys travel back in time from the dystopian wasteland they’ve been trapped in to learn more about Shannon’s Story in a last, desperate attempt to save the future before the BSC Readers’ Request books run out. Oh, and Mrs. Barrett was in this one and, um, she

Jan 20, 2020 • 1:08:10

BSCBBs 008 - Logan Bruno, Boy Baby-Sitter

The boys head back in time to get frisky with some whales and check up on what Logan Bruno’s up to, which, WOW! He’s fallen in with a group of ‘50s greasers called The Badd Boyz and led by a cigarette-smoking, shoplifting, leather-jacket-wearing rude dude called T-Jam who makes Stacey’s well-documented Wine Crimes look like a walk in the park. And that’s all real! That’s what this wonderful book is actually about. What a gift. What a time to be alive. Music credits: “Ambient Cosmic Soun

Jan 13, 2020 • 1:07:17

BSCBBs 007: Logan's Story

The boys are both canceled this week, sadly, along with Pete Black, Logan, and everybody else on the SMS Gladiators track team except Austin Bentley. And this is their YouTube Apology video. But despite the setback (and another more extreme one that has trapped one of them in 18th Century Glasgow), they valiantly make their way through this fascinating Readers’ Request about Logan Bruno. ‘Cuz Ann finally made one that’s just for the guys. Music credits: “Celtic Adventure,” by Allen Grey

Jan 6, 2020 • 1:14:29

BSCBBs 006 - Abby's Book

Jack takes a seat on the bench so that Regular Tanner and Future Tanner can solve the maddening puzzle that Jeanne Betancourt has created this week in the form of “Abby’s Book.” This mostly involves being incredibly sad about the fate of the surprisingly handsome Jonathan Stevenson, who — as fans of the BSC know all too well — went to ride the Rainbow Road far too soon. Music credits: “Epic Cinematic Sci-Fi,” by Luca Francini “Are You Sleeping,” by Skrianski Music “Showtime,” by Stockwa

Dec 30, 2019 • 1:12:53

The Lerangismas Episode

The war on Lerangismas is over! The era of Pete has begun! The boys gather on a snowy night to share some Lerangismas cheer and talk about their very favorite Lerangismas hymns. Music credits: “Magic Christmas Night,” by Musical Smile “Christmas Day,” by Russell Frederick “Christmas Magic Opener,” by Leto “Christmas Curiosities: Top 12 Oddest, Most Baffling, Absolute Worst, Never-to-Be-Classic Holiday Music Offerings,” by Peter Lerangis Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb f

Dec 25, 2019 • 51:37

BSCBBs 005 - Kristy's Book

With a little bit of help from their best friend Doctor Who, the boys take a magic phone box into the past and hang out with some of history’s most excellent people as they attempt to decipher the sacred text known as Kristy’s Book. Is Patrick Thomas really as unpleasant as he seems? Can we finally get to the bottom of what’s going on with Kristy and Bart? And how on Earth do you pronounce “Jeanne”? Only Isaac Newton knows the answers, apparently. Music credits: “Rocking Hard,” by Stell

Dec 23, 2019 • 1:15:25

BSCBBs 004 - Mary Anne's Book

Our adorable Time Babies run into an impenetrable temporal anomaly inside a beautiful and possibly slightly magical Lake House as they navigate their way deep into Mary Anne’s past to find out what happened to Alma, why Kristy and Claudia have been acting so strange lately, and what it is exactly that farmers do when they’re standing out in their fields. And with a little help from their very best friends, Baby Terminator and Baby John Connor, they might just find their way back to a fu

Dec 16, 2019 • 1:12:42

BSCBBs 003 - Dawn's Book

The boys invent a nifty little machine in their garage that creates a time loop which will allow them to go all the way back to 1995 and attempt to foil a nefarious plot by Baby-Sitters Club ghostwriter Jeanne Betancourt to make it seem like she came up with all of the BSC lore before anyone else did. And it all goes horribly, horribly, horribly wrong. Music credits: “Hush,” by Ohm Lab “Teenage Freakout,” by Mules “Hush Little Baby (Musical Box),” by Allen Grey “Brahms’s Lullaby,” by Al

Dec 9, 2019 • 1:09:55

BSCBBs 002 - Claudia's Book

Our intrepid Time Babies take another trip back to save the future, this time into Claudia Kishi’s past, where the Great One (She Who Lurks in the Darkness and Devours the Innocent) lurks. It’s all pretty scary and this is a scare warning! Music credits: “Falling Skies,” by Allen Grey “Peaceful Magic,” by Silver Hoof “Brahms Lullaby Music Box,” by Rob Fehily “Terminator OST 8 Bit Remix,” by Artur Andreevich “Showtime,” by Stockwaves “Carnival Lament,” by Robert Austin “Haunted,” by Luca

Dec 2, 2019 • 1:10:58

BSCBBs 001 - Stacey's Book

Lobstrosities, Clone People, a malevolent Cloud AI ... and they’re all converging on the sweet, sweet feet of the sweetest Baby-Sitters Club Ghostwriter we know. But that’s not even the worst of it. The worst of it is that there’s only two guys who can stop it, and they’re Time Babies. This godforsaken mess (and more!) is what you get when the boys attempt to read about the ancient past of the BSC in the pages of the Portrait Collection. This week, “Stacey’s Book.” Strap in. Music notes

Nov 25, 2019 • 1:10:31

Daddy Eats Cat Food

Daddy and Tanner get some expert help as they navigate the sparse and unforgiving terrain they seem to have navigated themselves into after finishing the Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries. With no birds interested in taking them, and no more guidance from the ethereal voices of Ann M. Martin and Elle Fanning, desperation has set in as the boys wander, naked and bewildered, in the desert. And to make matters worse, they're starting to get hungry ... Music credits: “Walking on Sunshine,” by All

Nov 18, 2019 • 1:34:24

BSCAC 001 - Kristy's Great Idea Audio Book

OK, so someone called “Elle Fanning” went back and changed a bunch of things in this one, but you know what she couldn’t hide? THE TRUTH. This week, on a very special episode of the Baby-Sitters Club Audio Club, the boys are going back to where it all started, except this time they’re actually LISTENING. And guess what they find out? That every single thing they ever suspected about these books was right, and nobody – least of all Elle Fanning – is going to keep that from coming out. Anyway, Kri

Nov 11, 2019 • 1:13:12

BSCMC 036 - Kristy and the Cat Burglar

Well, it was always going to end in cat burglars, but if any of us had even begun to suspect who those cats and who those burglars were, let alone what horrible things they had in store for the dreamy Sergeant Johnson, we might never have embarked on this dangerous and mysterious quest in the first place. The Grey Man is here of course, and Tanner uses the dark arts of “Numberology” to solve the Ultimate Mystery, and Kristy and Cary Retlin are kidnapped by a literal gun criminal. What a way to g

Nov 4, 2019 • 1:10:29

BSCMC 035 - Abby and the Notorious Neighbor

Detective Tanner and Gumshoe Jack wade into a mystery that they are fundamentally ill equipped to solve, featuring not just Abby Stevenson, but a beloved and dangerous Marvel hero, the entire crew from “Mystery Men,” an ascended Lawnmower Man version of Janine Kishi, and a stone cold hottie who’s been hiding in plain sight this whole time. Oh, and also Cenobites! And Kristy. Kristy’s in this one too. Ellen Miles did a whole lot with some pretty limited space this week. Music credits: “S

Oct 28, 2019 • 1:14:33

BSCMC 034 - Mary Anne and the Haunted Bookstore

An illuminating peek inside the writing process of the mysterious Vicki Berger Erwin, this scintillating episode takes you where no other Baby-Sitters Club criticism has ever dared: Into the eye of the furious storm that is created when a BSC ghostwriter at the top of her abilities is unshackled and given free reign to make art that will change us forever. Anyway, this art has Mary Anne in it, and weirdly, Edgar Allen Poe, and also lots of birds and if there are any bird scientists out

Oct 21, 2019 • 1:08:54

BSCMC 033 - Stacey and the Stolen Hearts

Someone stole a bag from Stacey, but more importantly, someone stole Pete Black's heart, and we're not going to rest until they're behind bars where they belong. Meanwhile, Cary Retlin is stealing the show with his breathtaking coolness, Ellen Miles is stealing every single BSC B-Plot by having Kristy throw together some kind of Baby Parade, and Hodges Soileau is stealing Stacey's hair, which is troubling to say the least. Anyway, the primary mystery this week is that some Valentines ha

Oct 14, 2019 • 1:07:55

BSCMC 032 - Claudia and the Mystery Painting

Art is a mystery, and the mystery we read this week was certainly a work of art because this week’s mystery was surging with VBE ENERGY! That’s right, Vicki Berger Erwin is back at the helm of the BSC books once again, so expect a lot of intrigue, villainy, strange POVs from dogs, and historical true crime. And it’s not just the scintillating book itself that will keep you on the edge of your seat, because this week’s episode is quite an affair… a Thomas Crown Affair. (Which I only ment

Oct 7, 2019 • 1:13:12

BSCMC 031 - Mary Anne and the Music Box Secret

Mary Anne discovered the freaking LAMENT CONFIGURATION in a wall this week and all hell quite literally broke loose. Meanwhile, the DeWitts are building an extension on their house, which, as a B-plot, doesn’t quite live up to the chills and thrills of the A-plot, but it’s certainly something to think about. Oh, and there’s a Sailor/Ghost. But don’t worry, this episode is not all scares – it’s also surprisingly sexy? “Cinematic Action 80’s," by Luca Francini “Epic Cinematic Horror Trail

Sep 30, 2019 • 1:06:57

BSCMC 030 - Kristy And The Mystery Train

“A sense of endearing honesty permeates this episode, which is far more than anyone can say about Jack and Tanner’s subsequent work. It’s a shame that they decided not to continue down the path of laid-back, twangy roots podcasting, but alas, the taste of “BSCMC 030 - Kristy and the Train Mystery’s” success on the podcast charts proved to be too much to resist. Jack and Tanner’s podcasting contemporaries like the Wallflowers and Counting Crows ended up more-or-less fading from the spotl

Sep 23, 2019 • 1:10:57

BSCMC 029 - Stacey and the Fashion Victim

Somebody’s poisoning fashion teens this week, but don’t worry because Stacey McGill and her best friends Abraham Lincoln, Drop Dead Fred, and Wolverine are on the case! Meanwhile, Kristy is busy BLAZING a trail that the KIND people of STONEYbrook will never forget. It’s about weed. Oh, and Ellen Miles has a chilling message for the boys. Music credits: “Fashion Show,” by Alex Shulgin “Magical World,” by Stereo Nuts “Ethereal Voices,” by Luca Francini “Creeping Terror Horror Trailer,” by

Sep 16, 2019 • 1:10:07

BSCMC 028 - Abby and the Mystery Baby

To paraphrase Joe Pantoliano’s character Cypher in The Matrix, “You know, I know this mystery doesn’t exist. I know that when I put it in my eyes, Ellen Miles is telling my brain that it is intriguing and cryptic. After four years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss.” That’s right, there was arguably no mystery once again in this week’s Baby-Sitters Club Mystery book, much like how the film Three Men and a Baby is not a fun romp about three men raising a baby, but instead a gri

Sep 9, 2019 • 1:13:22

BSCMC 027 - Claudia and the Lighthouse Ghost

'Tis the season for lighthouse ghosts, alien beehives, and AI-enabled thermonuclear devastation, and there's only one person in the whole wide world who could bring you all of that and more wrapped up in a (technically) Holiday-themed Baby-Sitters Club book. So if you detect a hint of exuberance in the boys' voices this week it's either because this scintillating novel is a beautiful gift, or it’s not exuberance at all but incipient panic about the fact that we just found out for certai

Sep 2, 2019 • 1:09:46

BSCMC 026 - Dawn Schafer Undercover Baby-Sitter

It’s an undercover episode, by which we mean, it’s a totally normal episode and not really different in any way from any other episode of the show, according to Ellen’s definition of “undercover” apparently. But don’t worry, we take Ellen to task, and so does Hodges, weirdly. There actually seems to be a lot of bad blood between Ellen and Hodges and we’re not going to take sides. Also, there’s an exciting new segment/Gothic prom for your fridge fetishists out there! Music Credits: “El

Aug 26, 2019 • 1:13:11

BSCMC 025 - Kristy and the Middle School Vandal

Who likes mysteries? We hope you do, because it’s time to get wet, wild, and wiggly for some horny mystery action with Nola, who's back, stacked, and Thacker than ever! Light spoilers in this one for Medieval European History, the fall of Rome, and parts of The Canterbury Tales. Oh and a teeny, tiny Scare Warning because of the bats and the patriotic witches, and because Kristy peers deep into the darkest part of her soul at a memory that she wishes would stay buried. But mostly this on

Aug 19, 2019 • 1:10:23

BSCMC 024 - Mary Anne and the Silent Witness

Huge news this week, Riddlebabies. We think we uncovered the origins of *69, and it’s way raunchier than you probably imagined. (Also, for younger listeners, we don’t have time to explain *69, so just Google it.) Also, Cyril makes an extended appearance and gives a middling performance (at best) saying “why why.” Oh, and there was a BSC Mystery book somewhere in there. We touch on it a bit. Music Credits: Theme song from “Avatar: The Last Airbender” “Classic Arcade Video Game” by Ad

Aug 12, 2019 • 1:10:56

PATREON PREVIEW: Little Sister #32 - Karen’s Pumpkin Patch

This is a bonus episode from our Patreon! Patreon subscribers have already heard this one, but for everyone else, this is the most recent episode of The Baby-Sitters Elite Baby Baby Elite Little Sister Big Episodes Show, where we sing the descriptions. To support our show and follow the Little Sister journey every week, you can subscribe at Patreon.com/BSCCPodcast. ❤️ + 😘 Disclaimer: MANY pumpkins were harmed in the making of this episode. In fact, this one is mostly just moments of silence fo

Aug 8, 2019 • 56:45

BSCMC 023 - Abby and the Secret Society

It’s Abby’s first mystery, which means we’re hurtling at 99% of the speed of light toward the messy end of this thing wherein the birds eat our souls and The Gray Man who is behind it all nods once, lights a cigarette, and walks into the sunset. But there’s no time to think about that because this one’s very complicated! Ann and Ellen killed a man, Sergeant Johnson is more than willing to put a bunch of teens in mortal danger to solve the crime, and Cary Retlin just wants to watch the w

Aug 5, 2019 • 1:09:35

BSCMC #022 - Stacey and the Haunted Masquerade

If there’s something strange in you podcast app, who you gonna call? Jack and Tanner! If you’re sick of hearing, all that true crime crap, who you gonna call? Jack and Tanner! I ain’t afraid of no hosts. I ain’t afraid of no hosts! If you’re seeing things, and it’s all bread, who you gonna call? Jack and Tanner! It’s a Halloween dance… fills Stacey with dread, who you gonna call? Jack and Tanner! I ain't afraid of no hosts! Music Credits: “Hitchcock Thriller” by JBlanks on Envato Ele

Jul 29, 2019 • 1:17:37

BSCMC 021 - Claudia and the Recipe for Danger

It’s Cake Week this week, and our star bakers – Claudia Kishi, Mary Anne Spier, and Shea Rodowsky – are getting ready to wow the judges with their rat poison and salt chocolate-cherry gateau. Better keep this one away from Mr. Spier though, because he’s got a strange glint in his eye that suggests he has other plans for this naughty little dessert. … And the devil laughs. Music credits: “The Great British Bake Off (Theme),” by Tom Howe “Detective,” by LoopsLab “Gothica,” by Allen Grey “

Jul 22, 2019 • 1:14:34

BSCMC 020 - Mary Anne and the Zoo Mystery

The Entity is back! And we wrote an incredible mystery book. We think we’ll really get a kick out of where our episode goes this week. We filled the episode with laughs and sound effects and whales and human children! Listen to our screams of glee as we study the whales! Listen to the our chorus of shrieks! “The whales!”, we shout, “the whales!” We also discuss alternate worlds, bug balls, how we pronounce the word “emu’ and we made the whole episode epistolary because we needed cover f

Jul 15, 2019 • 1:19:32

Wa-BSCMC 019 - Kristy and the Missing Fortune

It’s an Evil Episode this week, folks. Everything that should be right-side-up is upside down. Everything that should be clockwise is widdershins, and everything that should be “hoorah!” is just “Wa.” What does that mean for you? Well, for one thing the (Evil) boys talk about sports. A lot. And Bib Fortuna. And there’s an ancient evil lurking deep in Stoneybrook’s past that is reaching out its tendrils through the clocks to collapse time and space and swallow the BSC in the nameless voi

Jul 8, 2019 • 1:14:32

BSCMC 018 - Stacey and the Mystery of the Empty House

You’re gonna love this episode 😉 (👈 this is not a come-on. We just genuinely think you’ll like this episode a lot. We had a lot of fun making it and you’ll probably have a lot of fun listening to it. 🤤 (👈 this is also not a come-one. Please don’t read into these emojis at all. We’re happily married men. We just want you to enjoy the show. 👍 (👈 okay, I’m not sure how you’d even interpret that one as a come-on, but just in case, I should clarify that the thumbs up is not a come-on i

Jul 1, 2019 • 1:11:51

W♥KCMC 017 - Dawn and the Halloween Mystery

Welcome to the City Council meeting for Palo City! Quite a full agenda this week, as we’ll need to decide whether or not to cancel Halloween this year and declare martial law, or whether to just allow these vicious Supernatural Murder Clowns to run rampant through our beautiful town, leaving rivers of blood and carnage in their wake. We will also be standing in judgement of Dawn Schaefer, because we’re all getting pretty tired of her inability to pick a coast to live on. And if anyone k

Jun 24, 2019 • 1:16:32

BSCMC 016 - Claudia and the Clue in the Photograph

Have you ever looked at a photograph that really made you laugh? Like, why were your eyes so red and what the hell was on Joey’s head? That’s precisely what Claudia and her friends in the Baby-Sitter’s Club did this week, except instead of red eyes, it was red hands! Because they caught someone stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars red-handed! And instead of wondering what what the hell is on Joey’s head, they’re wondering if head’s will role when the Stoneybrook PD finally catches

Jun 17, 2019 • 1:19:04

BSCMC 015 - Kristy and the Vampires

Your two favorite disaffected but lovable Goths sink their Hot Topic fangs into more ‘90s horror this week, with a bone-chilling look at the famously “cursed” straight-to-TV vampire movie “Little Vampires.” Filmed on location in Stoneybrook, CT, where a number of near-fatal accidents disrupted the set (until the would-be-murderer was captured by a pair of meddling baby-sitters) “Little Vampires” stars heartthrob Carson Fraser (more famous for his role in “Miami Beach, USA”) and P.S. 162

Jun 10, 2019 • 1:10:01

BSCMC 014 - Stacey and the Mystery At the Mall

Steve Matthews, born on January 9th, 1967, is an American singer-songwriter originally born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for performing as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Steve Matthews Band, also known by the initialism SMB, from 1991 to 2003. Between 2000 and 2010, the Steve Matthews Band sold more tickets and earned more money than any other act in North America. The Steve Matthews Band has been nominated for 27 music awards, and they’ve won 7

Jun 3, 2019 • 1:12:38

BSCMC 013 - Mary Anne and the Library Mystery

We got ‘em! These dangerous Private Investigators have made their last mistake, and as soon as we release this damning report to the world, Mary Anne, Kristy, Stacey, Claudia, and Jessi will have their detectives’ licenses permanently revoked. Another job well done by the Internal Investigations team, who have uncovered countless procedural errors, including illegally assuming false identities to antagonize peaceful protestors, overzealous prosecution of fashion crimes, and endangering

May 27, 2019 • 1:09:09

W♥KCMC 012 - Dawn and the Surfer Ghost

Hang ten, Riptide Babies! Your favorite cheeba/Stoppard heads, Weed Lord and Half-Pipe, are back all the way from sunny California! The fog is rolling in and the screamers are out for blood, so ghouls and grommets alike should paddle in, because when the surfer ghost is out to get you, you’re bound to get got. Also, there really wasn’t a B-plot this week, so don’t expect to hear much about one. Party on, Riptide Babies! And don’t forget to save a toke for me! (A toke of drugs, to be cle

May 20, 2019 • 1:12:03

BSCMC 011 - Claudia and the Mystery of the Museum

There’s suddenly a massive, new, multi-story, premiere art gallery in Stoneybrook, which would be enough of a mystery by itself if it weren’t for the mystery of how many freaking crimes are getting committed in this darn thing! Not to mention the mystery of all the “Lewks” Baby-Sitters Club Art Director Hodges Soileau is serving this week and whether he is, in fact, Daddy. Then there’s the mystery of the Skeleton Faction, the number 1016, and what, precisely, Claudia is wearing this wee

May 13, 2019 • 1:11:46

BSCMC 010 - Stacey and the Mystery Money

Bad news. Stacey is a crime girl again. She just can’t help herself, she’s as drawn to crime as she is hot and horny young men, like Terry/David Hoyt/Hawthorne. This week, the girls solve a mystery, but like, an actual mystery. Who is trying to pass off counterfeit bills all over Stoneybrook? Is it the nefarious English teacher, Mr. Fisk? Is it Stacey’s new lover? Is it the savior of the Dunmer people and the hero of Morrowind, the Nerevarine? You’ll have to listen to find out. Music Cr

May 6, 2019 • 1:11:33

BSCMC 009 - Kristy and the Haunted Mansion

The boys are elbows deep in Boethius this week as they take a trip with Kristy and the Krashers to a mansion that is haunted by the angry, vengeful ghost of The Patriarchy itself. Meanwhile, the Pike boys are living backwards, Mary Anne finds a runaway bride in a sewing shop, and a couple of experts drop by to offer their thoughtful, modern, and inspired expertise in what is sure to become an instant classic segment for our most fashion forward listeners. As usual, a surprising and poss

Apr 29, 2019 • 1:09:19

BSCMC 008 - Jessi and the Jewel Thieves

This week, Jessi and Quint break it off. But not before they harass two master actors and probable lovers by accusing them of crimes and stalking them across New York City. Meanwhile, the boys talk fatherhood, the boys that make them horny, the Nickelodeon show Doug, old Don Hertzfeld shorts, and their mutual friend Gus. (Hi Gus!) Also, Ellen and Ann forgot to put a mystery in this one. Oh well! Music Credits: “Hitchcock Suspense” By JBlanks on Envato Elements “Vintage Dramatic Org

Apr 22, 2019 • 1:09:39

BSCMC 007 - Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs

A searing indictment of Minnesota’s police force specifically, this brave episode goes where no previous episode has dared to go: Right to the source of all the True Crime that everybody’s doing these days! And that includes the international dong-thievery that is taking place in Stoneybrook itself, the cat kissing and the dog licking that is all too rampant in today’s society, and the equally troubling (if not technically illegal) way in which Mary Anne talks about Dawn’s mom’s perfect

Apr 15, 2019 • 1:12:36

BSCMC 006 - Mystery at Claudia's House

“Mystery” is generous for this book because there was not really much of a mystery, but it was a pretty fun book and discussion! When Janine “The Janenius” Kishi begins to act strange around her family, they begin to wonder if she’s fallen in with a bad crowd. But, she hasn’t. She just has a super hunky boyfriend now called Jerry. Mystery solved. Lots of X eye for the Y guy discussion, so all the ~fashionistas~ out there in Baby Nation should get a kick out of Jack and Tanner’s complete

Apr 8, 2019 • 1:09:33

BSCMC 005 - Mary Anne and the Secret in the Attic

Prepare to dive headfirst into a world of intrigue and MYSTERY! To unlock the SECRETS of Mary Anne’s origins; to decipher the PUZZLE of the universe’s most mysterious clock; the RIDDLE of Logan’s nipples; the ENIGMA of the Warp Whistles in Super Mario Bros. 3; and the REBUS that is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most MYSTERIOUS film. Most importantly, prepare to solve the perplexing CONUNDRUM of whether the boys are going to find an insanely complex and breathtakingly chaotic way of doing segm

Apr 1, 2019 • 1:13:21

The Baby-Sitters Club Movie

The boys originally wanted to buy themselves a week to figure out what they’re going to do now that they’re out of Super Special books, but boy did they have fun watching the Baby-Sitters Club movie, or as Jack repeatedly called it, “the book.” Ann, Dalene, and Susan DeSanto confirmed so many popular theories this week, and they did so VISUALLY. Economy of Holes! Bread theory! Living Dolls! Bees! Magical Owls! All that and more! Music: "New World" by KIRA “Overture” by Lionheart

Mar 25, 2019 • 1:07:32

BSCSC 015 - Baby-sitters' European Vacation

This is a time for sobriety and reflection as the boys gaze bravely into oblivion. Shattered by the loss of a dear, innocent friend who was betrayed by those who should have protected him, they must step forward, alone, into a future devoid of Super Specials. But before they do, a loving look back at this really great final book! Jessi has committed a series of cold-blooded murders, Alan Gray’s joined the Stoneybrook Liberation Front, and Kristy’s doing kissing and arm stuff with a Cana

Mar 18, 2019 • 1:18:18

BSCSC 014 - BSC in the USA

Wow! This book was a banger. You’ve never heard two boys who are more excited to talk about a BSC book. The girls FINALLY make it to America, and they do it all! They confront America’s dark past at a plantation turned slavery museum. They marvel at the splendor of the Grand Canyon. They go to the MALL OF AMERICA! Also, maybe it’s because we’re kinda getting down to the wire and don’t have any real plans for what comes next, but we get a little punchy, and when we get punchy, we tend to

Mar 11, 2019 • 1:23:43

BSCSC 013 - Aloha, Baby-sitters!

Stacey’s chopper is down and she’s missing in the jungles of Hawaii. Meanwhile, back in Stoneybrook, Mallory has alienated a potential client by mishandling a tantrum. Are these two crises treated with equal gravity and concern in this novel? Yes. Because this is the Baby-Sitters Club, and, frankly, Stacey is expendable. Fair warning: This one’s rated R, not just because of the helicopter carnage, but because there is a surprising amount of Arm Stuff, and some EXTREMELY enlightening new

Mar 4, 2019 • 1:18:42

BSCC Live: Super Mystery 001: Baby-Sitters Haunted House

Live at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY, the boys dig deep into one of the greatest mysteries of all time: What the heck is going on with ghostwriter Jeanne Betancourt and her twisted blood orgies? It may just be part of her writing process for these Super Mysteries, in which case it worked! Plenty of spooky ghosts, scary vampires, and unsavory teenage boys in this one, not to mention a whole mess of parades, because Stoneybrook has finally gone fully off the deep end. This is the first (an

Feb 25, 2019 • 1:24:11

High Brow/Low Brow 001

It’s pilot three of three! Now that we’re teetering on the edge of uncertainty, with only a couple Super Special books left before we need to find something new to podcast about, we’ve got one last podcast concept for you to check out. This week, Tanner and Bolphunga the Unrelenting are trying something a little different. We’re calling it High Brow/Low Brow and it’s an exercise in drawing suppositional insights from a text or body of work in an effort to elevate that work to a level of discours

Feb 18, 2019 • 1:06:45

BSCSC 012 - Here Come the Bridesmaids!

Put a dollar in your Pete jars, folks, because the boys are talking about the Pete Lerangis Super Special so nice … they read it twice! That’s right, your good buddies Weed Lord and Half Pipe are back for a second hit from the gravity bong that is Super Special #12, "Here Come the Bridesmaids!” and this time they’re not leaving until Dawn’s dad really makes it official by kissing Carol for a second time. And hold onto your wedding veils because there’s a brand-new, extremely cool catchp

Feb 11, 2019 • 1:10:33

BSCSC 011 - The Baby-Sitters Remember

Everyone remembers the 24 to 72 hours immediately preceding the first time they ever met Kristin Amanda Thomas. For most of the girls in the Baby-Sitters Club, the moment Kristy entered their lives, everything changed, because when you meet Kristy Thomas, all your problems seem to disappear. The same holds true for Jack and Tanner. Their lives have never been the same since first being introduced to Kristy and their fortunes, positive attitudes, and gainful employment records have never

Feb 4, 2019 • 1:13:12

BSCSC 010 - Sea City, Here We Come!

Stacey and Mary Anne are headed back to the scene of the crime. To the place where it all started, all those years ago – to the locus for those half-forgotten events of that tumultuous summer in Sea City when Stacey went boy crazy, a condition that affects her to this very day. And the consequences of this return to the past – of this “recherche du temps perdu” – will be cataclysmic. A great storm is coming. A hurricane. A tempest of rage and hurt and remembrance that threatens to consu

Jan 28, 2019 • 1:13:29

BSCSC 009 - Starring the Baby-sitters Club!

“Electrifying. Dangerous. Masterful.” –Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch “Revealing both the dangers and payoffs of artistic ambition, The Baby-Sitters Club Super Club #9 is sure to establish Greenring as a directorial force to be reckoned with.” –Emma Myers, IndieWire “It would be an insult to call Shepherd a "promising" podcaster, as The Baby-Sitters Club Super Club #9 doesn't indicate mere potential - it is evidence of authentic, sometimes blazing talent.” –Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 21, 2019 • 1:09:43

BSCSC 008 - Baby-sitters at Shadow Lake

Shadow Lake holds many mysteries – including a disappearing family that haunts its islands and a big scary monster that lurks in in its depths – but Stacey McGill and Sam Thomas’s fiery, tumultuous romance is the biggest, juiciest mystery of all. Why is Stacey interested in Sam even though he insists on calling her “Dahling”? Why has Hodges painted Stacey with a pained grimace on her face as she and Sam dance? The boys dig into these pressing questions, with a short break to say a painf

Jan 14, 2019 • 1:23:11

1998: The Podcast 001

Welcome to pilot two of three! This week, Jack and Tanner go back to the first good year, the last good year, and possibly the only good year in living history: 1998. Each week on 1998: The Podcast, the boys will select some fondly remembered pieces of media from that fine year to discuss. This week, the selections are: The REM album "Up" Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition The Buffy the Vampire Slayer season two finale "Becoming" parts one and two I'll go ahead and warn you i

Jan 7, 2019 • 1:16:30

BSCSC 007 - Snowbound

Ann’s back with a whole lot more snow and a rare and surprising tribute to the heroic men who are so often unsung in these novels – He-Man’s friend Man-E-Faces, Jason X (or “Space Jason”), the Mouse King, Quint, and of course Logan Bruno, the dreamiest boy on two skis. Meanwhile, Stacey gets trapped in a car, Kristy has to hide her pajamas from Bart, and the horrifying Hounds of Tindalos are back again to drain your fluids with their hollow proboscises. And a brand new rule in the Wande

Dec 31, 2018 • 1:18:56

BSCC: On Christmas Eve

For this bonus Holiday Special episode, the boys delve into a book that Ann has been trying to keep secret from us. A book so dangerous that it may hold the key to the door that forever opens our Snow Globe world to the powerful alien presence that skulks on its periphery, sniffing at the human souls it longs to possess, reaching with its tendriled hands towards all the little girls and boys building snowmen and roasting chestnuts over an open fire – oblivious to the terrors that lurk j

Dec 25, 2018 • 39:01

BSCSC 006: New York, New York!

This week the girls of the BSC fuggedaboutit! as they leave Stoneybrook and schlep to the mean hard streets of the Big Apple! Watch out, cause these bridge and tunnel kids are definitely walkin’ here! on their way to get a bagel with a schmear! from the nearest bodega! Then when they’re done with that, maybe they’ll wait on line and get a plain slice of pizza or a famous New York taco on Houston street, which is pronounced like “house-ton” and not like “hugh-ston” Also, the city is infe

Dec 24, 2018 • 1:14:25

BSCSC 005 - California Girls!

The BSC is undeniable this week. Fine, fresh, fierce, and they’ve got it on lock. Except of course when Stacey is committing Surf Crimes, Car Crimes, and a whole host of other felonious activities. Or when Mallory’s committing Fashion Crimes and Hair Crimes. Or when Kristy’s just being kind of generally overbearing. How come Katy Perry never talks about any of that when she’s naively singing the praises of these California Girls? That’s the real crime. Oh, also, an ancient evil is back,

Dec 17, 2018 • 1:14:09

BSCSC 004 - Baby-Sitters' Island Adventure

The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #4: Baby-Sitters' Island Adventure chronicles the peripatetic appointments and encounters of Claudia Kishi and Dawn Schafer in Stoneybrook in the course of an ordinary day, 10 June 1991. "Claudia" is the Latinised name of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, and the novel establishes a series of parallels between the poem and the novel, with structural correspondences between the characters and experiences of Claudia/Dawn and Odysseus,

Dec 10, 2018 • 1:15:33

SSVB 001 - Double Love

The pilot episode of the Sweet Sweet Valley Boys brings you deep into the heart of Sweet Valley, a mysterious enclave in a dystopian future where America has fractured into warring city-states and sentient machines stalk what remains of the continent. To make matters worse, Elizabeth wants to invite Todd to the dance, but Jessica is getting in her way by spreading lies! Meanwhile, Steve is bringing shame to the whole Wakefield clan by dating someone from the wrong side of the tracks, an

Dec 3, 2018 • 1:11:41

BSCSC 003 - Baby-Sitters' Winter Vacation

The Leicester Lounge hungers, and the only thing that can sate its twisted appetite is the laughter of children echoing through its halls. The girls do their dark work this week by first delivering themselves and other children to the Lodge and then by conspiring with greater powers to trap everyone within the Lodge forever. Will they ever see the light of day again? Will Leicester Lodge prove to be a mausoleum of ice? Will Claudia date an adult man, even though he has a wife and childr

Nov 26, 2018 • 1:09:01

BSCSC 002 - Baby-Sitters' Summer Vacation

Welcome to Lake Whatever, where every man, woman, and baby-sitter who swims in its waters must come face-to-face with their greatest fear. A faceless monster, a trio of escaped murderers, a first true love, an unwanted makeover, and an especially amorous Logan Bruno are just a few of the trials that the girls must face this week, while the boys grapple with the difficult case law around what is and isn’t cool and develop a powerful – and incredibly dangerous – new catchphrase. Music credits: “

Nov 19, 2018 • 1:10:44

BSCSC 001 - Baby-sitters on Board!

Welcome to the Baby-Sitters Club SUPER (Special) Club! A totally new IP and concept brought to you by Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring, two promising young podcasters with a lot to prove. In this inaugural episode, Jack and Tanner discuss the very first Super Special book for the first time in their lives. Will the five members of the Baby-sitters Club make it through this cruise together? Will Jack and Tanner make it through this new show? Listen and find out! Music Credits: “Sad

Nov 12, 2018 • 1:11:03

BSCC 136 - The Fire at Mary Anne's House, Part 2 of 2

As Jackie Rodowsky knows all too well, there is an infinity of possible worlds in the great expanse of existence, but even Jackie Rodowsky would tell you – with his birds’ eye view – that every single one of them is aflame right now. And as the great fire spreads, its indifferent tendrils creep towards some very familiar figures: The people of Stoneybrook, who stand arm in arm against the encroaching terror; Ann and her extraordinary ghostwriters, who are helpless to prevent it; and Mar

Nov 5, 2018 • 1:41:01

BSCC 135 - The Fire at Mary Anne's House, Part 1 of 2

Kristy's trying to organize the BSC to enter a baby-sitting contest from a magazine, but Ann has other plans: To burn it all to the ground. Oh, and Mary Anne's house is alive. And it's calling to her. And no matter what we do to hold it back, the cleansing fire will consume us and transform us. But not before we graduate from Cool School! Welcome to part one of two episodes that will change the course of human history. Music credits: “Beyond the Veil,” by Dreamstate Logic “Dramatic Trai

Oct 29, 2018 • 1:33:59

BSCC: The Hatchet Order

Sike! You thought! Nope! Finale isn’t happening this week. Jack needed an extra week to work on the final episode(s). Instead, you get this special treat! Two preeminent scholars in their field will delight your senses with a complete walkthrough of the infamous Baby-Sitters Club “Hatchet Order.” Join them as they do an exhaustive book-by-book analysis (well, about a quarter of the books before they got bored) of the parallels and resonant melodies between BSC books 1 through 32 and boo

Oct 22, 2018 • 1:04:57

BSCC 133 - Stacey's Movie

Welcome to the Cokie Mason Academy of What Is and Is Not Cool, I am your professor Joe Joesson and I am joined today by Dean Throbdong and his unusually large family. We hope that your time at our school is productive and useful, especially you young men out there. Whether you’re joining us here in the School of Arts & Sciences, uncovering the coolest possible things, or you’re working on your engineering degree over at the School of Sciences, perhaps unlocking the secrets to the in

Oct 15, 2018 • 1:17:20

BSCC 132: Kristy at Bat

Y’all ready for this? Tanner wasn’t, because he lost his notes. But honestly what decent person could truly be prepared to say goodbye to Kristy and leave her to the purging flames that Ann is preparing for the final novel in the Sitters’ Cycle? Only a monster would even ask the question. It’s not all doom and gloom though, because Kristy is as luminescent as ever in this book, bravely taking on Ann’s greatest fear even as her world closes in on her in a cataclysm of supervillains, dino

Oct 8, 2018 • 1:12:04

BSCC: Little Sister - Karen's Little Sister

Ever wished you could spend 30 full minutes hearing two grown men argue heatedly about the difference between a little sister and a middle sister? Well, if so, you’re in for quite a treat. Karen Brewer has a little sister on this week’s very special Little Sister: Little Episode, and the infuriating paradox that fact creates might just tear these boys apart. Thanks as always to original Baby Boy Scott Lamb for the intro music, and to Superbrat for the outro music. --- Support this po

Oct 4, 2018 • 36:29

BSCC 131 - Claudia and the Little Liar

This week the Baby-Sitters Club Club (BSCC) is more like the The Video-Games Club Club (VGCC) because gamer geek Suzanne couldn’t help herself and peppered this entire book with endless references to her favorite imported Japanese video games from the late 1990s. When she’s not going on and on about Crash Team Racing or Rockman, Suzanne did manage to find a few pages to discuss Haley Braddock’s lies, Claudia’s break-up, and DEFINITELY NOT purple orbs. Music Credits: “Action” by Monpl

Oct 1, 2018 • 1:10:52

BSCC 130 - Abby's Un-Valentine

This one goes out to Boo-Boo. What a life to take. What a bond to break. We’ll all be missing you Boo-Boo, but the show must go on and this week the boys managed to pull themselves together just enough to discuss Abby’s misadventures in love, a new theory of the mysterious Cat People, and the true, official reading order for the BSC series. Also, Bee Theory may be wrong. Happy reading! Music credits: “Speakeasy,” by Sound Ideas “Empty Promise,” by UEMonthly “Don’t Leave Me,” by Lionel S

Sep 24, 2018 • 1:11:22

BSCC 129 - The All-New Mallory Pike

There’s a new girl in Riverbend this week named Mallory Pike, and she’s all new! We all know and love our Riverbend Gals: Smee, Jen, Sarah… but who is this enigmatic new Mallory character?! We may never know! Also this week: a bitter farewell to Mark Markson, what Amelia Earhart’s mysterious disappearance means for Mallory, and a hot new segment called the M-M-M-M-MILES MOMENT! Music Credits: "Empty Days” by Alan Spiljak "Here It Was (2018 Remaster)” by Half Evidence "Epilogue 1

Sep 17, 2018 • 1:10:29

BSCC 128 - Mary Anne in the Middle

Mallory has left the safe confines of the BSC to become a baby-sitting Ronin and roam the Earth with no master and no mission but her wanderings. The factions have taken full control of Stoneybrook, as witches fight demons and terrible dinosaurs rage and roar in the ghost-riddled streets. To make matters worse, the boys are feuding, driven mad with fear as these books count down to their inevitable fiery end. Meanwhile, the girls are throwing a festive holiday party for the residents of

Sep 10, 2018 • 1:07:16

BSCC 127 - Stacey McGill ... Matchmaker?

#swoon alert, Baby Nation! There’s a hunky new single dad in Stoneybrook this week, and of course his name is John! Though, you probably know his as J.B. Angel, the spirit of vengeance. There’s also more mean memes than you could have ever possibly wanted, but the boys packed them into the episode regardless! Music Credits: "Transformations II” by David Hilowitz "Harph Heaven A (ID 652)” by Lobo Loco “Nyan Cat” by Sarah June “Hope” by  RetroVision “Better Way” by Kai Engel

Sep 3, 2018 • 1:07:34

BSCC 126 - Claudia's Big Party

We’re not trying to tell you how to live your lives, but you’re going to disappoint a lot of people if you refuse to read Infinite Jest, watch Videodrome, and familiarize yourself with all of the great works of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and instead spend your time doing whippets, watching SportsCenter, and throwing big blow-out parties when your parents are away like Claudia Kishi decided to do this week. This one’s for fans of Janine Kishi, aka “The Janenius,” people who think Sense and

Aug 27, 2018 • 1:07:12

BSCC 125 - Kristy in Charge

¡Esta semana los chicos vienen a ti en vivo desde la Ciudad de México! (De acuerdo, no VIVO en vivo, ya que este episodio fue grabado hace unas semanas, pero entiendes lo que quiero decir.) Hay mucho de qué hablar esta semana, incluyendo: el malvado hermano de Emma Frost, Robert Frost, una dinámica nuevo personaje llamado Cary Retlin, y alguna posible infracción de propiedad intelectual por parte de Stephen Chow (llámenos Stephen, si desea hablar sobre la división de honorarios legales)

Aug 20, 2018 • 1:05:10

BSCC 124 - Abby in Wonderland

This weird, surrealistic tableau of a book marks the beginning of Suzanne Weyn's Dada phase. The narrative, such as it is, revolves around Abby and Kristy’s visit to Abby's grandmother on Long Island, which the Cat People have occupied in a new, terrifying phase of their insurgency. Kristy and Mary Anne are up to no good, and the Scholastic lawyers are immersed in their most devious stunt yet. Ben Hobart is back in a big way, the Purple Orb has an army now, and Jack and Tanner have a ve

Aug 13, 2018 • 1:07:33

BSCC 123 - Mary Anne and the Playground Fight

This week, the boys go inside a haunted mansion. Just by chance they freed a ghost who made them Beetleboys. [Frankenbeans: “BEETLEBOYS!”] Big Bad Beetleboys. Big Bad Beetleboys. Hey look now they're super heros, armed with super powers… [Mums: ”Cool!”] ...taken from a comic strip and now they're Beetleboys. [Count Fangula: “BEETLEBOYS!”] Big Bad Beetleboys. Big Bad Beetleboys. Music Credit: “Mad World” (Karaoke Version) originally performed by Gary Jules “My Sharona” (MIDI Version)

Aug 6, 2018 • 1:07:50

WOPC 001 - Ninja Gaiden

Hey Ninja Nation – welcome to a very special bonus episode of WOPC! The show that is very specifically targeted to the ninja in everyone ……. ’s dad. And before you ask …. No, we don’t have time to tell you about Plan F. Works cited in this episode: The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas Finnegans Wake, by James Joyce La Recherche des Temps Perdu, by Proust Stacey’s Ex-Boyfriend, by Annabelle Matthews Martin (the Hand That Shakes) How to Win at Nintendo Games, Vol. 1, by Jeff Rovi

Aug 2, 2018 • 44:36

BSCC 122 - Stacey's Ex-Boyfriend

Kristy’s out of the way and busy with her Strawberry Festival and Stacey’s stuck between the two handsome boys in her life, so get ready to Hashtag “Swoon" (this is a new cool thing to say!) over the ever-so-dreamy Ethan, and Hashtag “Speak The Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear” (not a thing yet, but hopefully soon!) for Robert “Brewdoggy” Brewster, who is truly going through some stuff this week. If all of that makes you socially anxious, just remember your FORDOW acronym and you can’t

Jul 30, 2018 • 1:05:09

BSCC 121 - Kristy Thomas, Dog Trainer

This week, the boys are brimming with DINOSAUR ENERGY, which was introduced to the sitterverse by a new character named Deb Cooper, who has more in common with The Golden Bear’s depiction of the Joker in 1989’s The Batman than anyone has any right to. Also, Watson adopts a seeing-eye dong, Ben Hobart returns, Jack hurts his hand, and there’s a lot of fretting over acute angle-closure glaucoma, because where we’re going… we won’t need eyes. Music Credits: "If I Could Turn Back Time”(Ka

Jul 23, 2018 • 1:05:38

BSCC 120 - Claudia and the Terrible Truth

Tune in for a hearty, rollicking discussion about Kristy and Mallory’s preparations for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Jackie Rodowsky’s latest shenanigans, and the impending dinosaur threat in Stoneybrook, and then stick around to hear how the boys deftly navigate around and steer almost completely clear of the nasty, fetid, vile, miserable little secret that undergirds it all and rots it from within! Also, a long awaited update in the Wandering Frog People game we’re all playing! And s

Jul 16, 2018 • 1:07:12

BSCC 119 - Abby and the Best Kid Ever

A very good boy returns to Stoneybrook this week, and the boys could not be more excited to welcome them back. But don’t get out the streamers and cake and other party supplies yet, because before this episode is over, Ann and Nola are going to snatch our old friend away again and banish them from the sitterverse once more. Are you next? Maybe. Also, there was something moving around in Tanner’s office this week and it gets very spooky, but as far as I know, he survived the evening, so

Jul 9, 2018 • 1:02:03

BSCC: Mystery – Kristy and the Missing Child

It’s the crossover episode everyone’s been waiting for – the boys welcome Kristin Russo from Buffering the Vampire Slayer to talk about the demon Logan Bruno, whether Stoneybrook is built on a hellmouth, and Tanner’s favorite Buffy character, Gilbert. Meanwhile, the baby-sitters have lost yet another charge, Alan Gray is completely out of control, and new facts emerge about Kristy’s dad in the most mysterious BSC mystery yet. Music credits: “The Search for Spock, Main Theme,” by James H

Jul 2, 2018 • 1:26:06

BSCC 118 - Jessi's Big Break

Tanner is back in New York, but he’s not the only one. Jessi Ramsay has somehow escaped Ann’s grasp and fled to New York City, where she’s been offered entrance into a prestigious ballet academy. But Jessi and Tanner aren’t the only ones in New York City because, who’s that? Award-winning actor Liam Neeson?! Wow. What a get. Music Credits: "Clair De Lune Variations” by Podington Bear "Capclear” by Aislinn “My Sharona” (MIDI Version) originally performed by The Knack "Part of Yo

Jun 25, 2018 • 1:03:51

BSCC 117 - The Secret Life of Mary Anne Spier

Who could have imagined, when we started this little podcast about the hit 1990 LucasArts PC game “Loom,” that we’d still have stuff to talk about 117 episodes deep. But here we are! This week, we’ve got some practical business tips for dragons, plenty of material on the great Elf war, and, weirdly, a surprisingly robust discussion of a novel about a baby-sitter named Mary Anne Spier. Trust us, there’s a connection there. We think! Music credits: “Theme from Loom,” by LucasFilm “Fantasy

Jun 18, 2018 • 1:08:50

BSCC 116 - Claudia Makes Up Her Mind

“‘Two boys… two grades… how will Claudia ever decide?’ –Hodges Soileau” –Jack Shepherd Claudia’s got a choice to make this week, and it’s not just between two boys, but also two grades! This is episode two of two recorded in Jack’s Brooklyn Airbnb, and after recording last week’s episode, drinking several beers, and eating their fill of vegan Chinese food, things get a little bit silly. Music Credits: “The Pharaos Theme” by Pharaos “Solitude Theme” by David Hilowitz “So Go We” b

Jun 11, 2018 • 1:09:10

BSCC 115 - Kristy and the Sister War

The boys are face to face this week to bring their impressive and nuanced understanding of military tactics and history to the circumstances of the great “Sisty War”™ between Shannon Kilbourne and her sisters. And since this is an Ellen Miles book, the mystical revelations contained in its pages go far beyond the Good Clean Baby-Sitting Fun in the A-plot, or the cool pronouncements of Pete Black in the B-plot. In fact, Ellen has seen fit to reveal something long coveted by students of t

Jun 4, 2018 • 1:05:38

BSCC 114 - Stacey's Secret Friend

There’s a new girl in town, and despite her numerous similarities to Tanner, she may be one of the most dynamic and engaging characters to ever move to Stoneybrook. Is she tall? Yes. Does she wear glasses? You bet. Does she exclusively wear pink jumpsuits? Yep! Can she move things with her mind? Maybe. Does she go on a destructive rampage after a bucket of pig’s blood is dumped on her at prom, ending with a conflagration of SMS and everyone inside of it? Guess you’ll have to listen to f

May 28, 2018 • 1:02:33

BSCC 113 - Abby the Bad Sport

One day in 1999, a man named Bill Bannerman and the five members of a soon-to-be-VERY-famous pop punk outfit sat in a basement room with a dogeared copy of a little book called "Abby the Bad Sport." What they discovered in that tome would be the stuff of legend. Listen in as your favorite podcast boys recreate that heady conversation, delving into Abby’s rotten attitude, Shannon Kilbourne’s confusing extracurricular activities, Jackie Rodowsky’s travels through the universe, and Claudia

May 21, 2018 • 1:08:56

BSCC 112 - Mary Anne to the Rescue

Does Cringer shrink down when he’s not Battle Cat? Will Mary Anne Spier ever overcome her many, many fears? Are the Star Wars prequel films canon? Will Mark Markson and Dave Daveson ever return from the Cauliflower Universe? Will we ever find out what Alan Gray keeps in that weird room of his? Will Jack and Tanner ever get around to discussing the book this week? These questions and many others will not be answered this week. Sorry. Music Credits: "Last Whale” by Jelsonic "Long Dece

May 14, 2018 • 1:04:58

BSCC 111 - Don't Give Up, Mallory

You know what? Mallory really stuck it to the Man this week, and we’re damn proud of her. But while dear, sweet, brave Mal was busy standing up to the (admittedly handsome) Trevor Sandbourne and singlehandedly dismantling the entrenched power structures at SMS, all was not well in the rest of Stoneybrook: Dangerous new knowledge has come to light in the mysterious academic discipline known as Bread Theory; terrifying portents are, well, portended, by The Bird and The Wheelmaker; and the

May 7, 2018 • 1:08:49

BSCC 110 - Mind Your Own Business, Kristy!

Charlie Thomas has a new girlfriend named Angela, Pamela, Sandra, or Rita, and despite the fact that she’s a Crime Girl, they are only getting sweeter (the trumpet!). Kristy doesn’t like her because she’s a Baseball Idiot (and she’s not the only one in this week’s book). Car crimes are perpetrated against the State of Connecticut, and there’s a hit new Blade (the vampire/vampire hunter) musical coming to Broadway. This one’s for you, Harry Nilsson, wherever you are now. We can’t live… i

Apr 30, 2018 • 1:06:20

BSCC 109 - Claudia Kishi, Queen of the Seventh Grade

Parental advisory: There is a lot of kissing talk and smooching talk right up front and there’s honestly no way to avoid it this week because this was a book about kissing and smooching. Claudia kisses and then smooches an annoying but handsome and swoopy-haired boy named Mark Jaffe. The boys kiss the sweet feet of sweet Pete Lerangis (metaphorically speaking). And Claudia’s new friend Josh is kissed by greatness in a star turn as this week’s Baller of the Week. And even if you don’t li

Apr 23, 2018 • 1:11:45

BSCC 108 - Stacey the Math Whiz

Okay, so Jack and Tanner spent a ton of their hard-earned ad revenue on new mics and recorders but then that dunce Jack hit the wrong button and essentially recorded all of this episode and the next one on his laptop mic so it sounds awful BUT there’s still a really solid episode there so try to bear with us. Stacey is a nerd now, the Deep Voice Boys are back with an exciting new role, Jack spends a LONG time perfecting a new character who LOVES smoking drugs and doing 69-ing with peopl

Apr 16, 2018 • 1:07:02

BSCC 107 - Abby's Twin

This is an urgent message for the Pulitzer Committee: The audio from our original version of Abby’s Twin – which you so kindly singled out as being worthy of your highest honor – has been irreparably lost. But thanks to our precision, our professionalism, and our consummate skill, we have perfectly recreated every note, every beat, every moment of that epoch-defining, award-worthy episode of audio magic and are now humbly presenting that recreation for your consideration. You will not f

Apr 9, 2018 • 1:11:36

BSCC 106 - Happy Holidays, Jessi

This week, Jack and Tanner talk about ████ and ████, but then Jack decides to █████ his ████ instead, so Tanner needs to █████ all over the █████. But it's only ███ miles to ████, which ██████ took ██ days to do, but ████ managed to finish in █████. There's also a new ████ in Stoneybrook, and ████ and ████ Tanner and Jack get stuck in segment █████. Music Credits: "Baba Yetu"(Karaoke Version) originally composed by Christopher Tin "Underpass” by James Ross “Silent Night, Hallowed

Apr 2, 2018 • 1:07:16

BSCC 105 - Mary Anne and the Little Princess

In a distant future, in an alternate universe, The Futuresmiths have made a decision that will affect our world, Earth-One, and the mysterious otherworld of the Baby-Sitters Club: They will send Cir-El (Supergirl) back to the present day to set in motion events that will change the multiverse forever. And it is here, in this fateful moment, that we shall find our hosts, immersing themselves in the wisdom of the great Sitters’ Cycle – from the latest news about gentle Mary Anne Spier to

Mar 26, 2018 • 1:08:40

BSCC 104 - Claudia Kishi, Middle School Dropout

Welcome to episode #3 of the new Baby-Sitter’s Club Club podcast, now in the darkest timeline where Claudia is back in the 7th grade, Kristy is only capable of generating bad ideas, Stacey is single, and Jackie Rodowsky is but a boy. The Sitterverse is now a dark and scary place and all the girls and residents are only in it for themselves. Abandon hope all ye who enter here. Music Credits: "Seasons of Love"(Karaoke Version) from Rent "Motion” by Borrtex "Breathing"(Karaoke Versio

Mar 19, 2018 • 1:07:30

BSCC 103 - Kristy's Worst Idea

Your two favorite Partywarts™ are standing by this week with an arsenal of jokes, classic memes, and hilarious burns for your amusement. Which is unfortunate, because this was the week that the Baby-Sitters Club has decided to disband, and the girls are barely even on speaking terms, an occasion that calls for mourning, sober analysis, and bitter, inconsolable tears. Say what you want about the BSCC, but you certainly get the full range of emotions here. Also, Jackie’s back! In time! Mu

Mar 12, 2018 • 1:04:44

BSCC 102 - Stacey’s Broken Heart

This week, the boys hearts are broken right alongside Stacey’s because Robert “Hangdoggy” Brewster has betrayed us all. But don’t worry, because they have the warm, open, waiting arms of both the intriguing and enigmatic Ethan AND the familiar, long-haired Pete Black waiting for all of them to “trampoline” into. Also, the boys are feeling a little Suzane in the membWeyn this week, and because of that, it’s an EXTREMELY segment light week, so STRAP IN FOR SOME ANTIQUITY DISCUSSION. Music

Mar 5, 2018 • 1:08:23

BSCC 101 - Dawn and Too Many Sitters

Some alt titles for this week’s episode: “The Tragic Misadventures of Dong and Jaff Schafer” “Kristy and the Corporate Sabotage” “The Increasingly Bittersweet Feet of Sweet, Sweet Pete” “Christian Iconography in Painting – From Signorelli to Soileau” "How to Spell ‘Jacob’ With a ‘K’: A (Surprisingly Robust) Analysis” Pick whichever title you like before you dive in, but don’t forget to strap on your most serious face and prepare your very manliest voice, because we’re going to start thi

Feb 26, 2018 • 1:05:51

BSCC 100 - Claudia and the World's Cutest Baby

It’s episode #100! Well, actually it’s probably more like episode #103 or #104? And also, the boys are discussing book #97, but let’s all go ahead and count this as an auspicious occasion, and if you don’t want to, you can kiss dirt. Tanner sings a lot (no surprises there) and Jack talks about Greek word roots a lot (no surprises there either) and both boys talk a lot about Blade Runner (which is maybe a little surprising). You know what they DON’T talk about a lot? You guess it: the bo

Feb 19, 2018 • 1:10:43

BSCC 099 - Abby's Lucky Thirteen

There’s no easy way of saying this, but we’re legally obligated to warn you: The boys may have accidentally unleashed a vengeful being of pure evil into our community, which you can call a Videogeist – unless you’re an influencer, in which case you might prefer to use some more up-to-date lingo like “Trans-Media Entity.” Anyway, the point is that we’re in a world of trouble this week that is at least as bad as the trouble that local Crime Girl Abby Stevenson gets into when she cheats on

Feb 12, 2018 • 1:08:01

BSCC 098 - Kristy + Bart = ?

Hope you enjoy the sound of two men doing that “Huh?!” sound from Home Improvement, because Jack and Tanner do it A LOT this week. There are also a lot of equations and algorithms in this book, so I hope you also enjoy the sound of two men trying to formulate and then solve math problems. Oh, and Baby Nation, we’re not here to kink shame you, but if you are into “arm stuff” we just ask that you do it safely and responsibly. Music Credits: “My Sharona” (MIDI Version) originally perform

Feb 5, 2018 • 1:06:52

BSCC 097 - Stacey McGill, Super Sitter

Having seen the error of her ways after falling in with Crime Girls, Stacey McGill is riding the baby-sitting dragon again, but she’s not out of danger yet! That’s right, the Herald has appeared, the clairvoyant has spoken her baleful prophecy, and it won’t be too long now before those adorable little Otter Bishops start preaching about the end of days. Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom this week, because the boys are paid a visit by their dear friend Handel, Logan finally decide

Jan 29, 2018 • 1:04:44

BSCC 096 - Mary Anne and the Memory Garden

A life is cut tragically short this week and all of Stoneybrook comes together for a funeral for their friend Amelia. She was just thirteen years old when the ultimate killing machine, Doomsday, escaped its underground prison and fought her on the streets of Metropolis, leading to her tragic and untimely death and ultimately to the rise of four new heroes: Cyborg Amelia, Amelia of Steel, Ameliaboy, and the mysterious Last Amelia of Krypton. But can these new heroes stand up to villains

Jan 22, 2018 • 1:15:05

BSCC 095 - Mallory's Christmas Wish

Hello and welcome to “Kissing Advice” with Jack and Tanner! In this very special and extremely timely Christmas-themed episode, the boys will take you through their top tips for tying tongues, whether you’re a seasoned kisser, a first-timer, or just someone who has a lot of mistletoe hanging in your house and needs to brush up on their smooching game. But mistletoe-induced snogging isn’t the only thing these Christmas boys have on their minds, because Mallory Pike’s devastatingly handso

Jan 15, 2018 • 1:05:28

BSCC 094 - Claudia and the First Thanksgiving

Reasons we did the podcast this week: To remind you that children are the future. To wake you the f*ck up, America. To ask that you not narc on someone’s orgy. To insist that you shouldn’t club someone to death for narcing on your orgy. To discourage you from dedicating your orgies to the goddess Artemis. To plug the mid-90s rock band Green Jelly. To encourage you to leave a plate out for Ben Brewer next Thanksgiving. To guide you through the dispelling ritual to prevent

Jan 8, 2018 • 1:06:07

BSCC 093 - Welcome to the BSC, Abby

Who was John Stevenson and what did he know? These are some of the tough questions that this fascinating novel asks us, but it also asks us to look deep inside ourselves and take an unerring look at what we might find there. Which is exactly what our brave boys do this week, as they grapple with difficult truths like whether new baby-sitter Abby Stevenson is the best baby-sitter now that Dawn’s gone; whether it’s ever appropriate to question Kristy Thomas’s authority; and what, precisel

Jan 1, 2018 • 1:06:48

BSCC Special Christmas

If you’re caught up with BSCC episodes, it’s a very special Christmas episode, delivered to you hot and fresh on Christmas day! If you’re not caught up, and you’re listening to this at any other time, sorry about the weird Christmas episode randomly thrown into the middle of your feed! We hope it gets you into the Christmas spirit, even if it’s, like, May or whatever. We’re doing something new this week and watching an episode of a TV program instead of reading a book. But not just any TV progra

Dec 25, 2017 • 48:54

BSCC 092 - Kristy and the Dirty Diapers

It’s a time of rebirth in Stoneybrook, Connecticut. Out with the old, in the with the new. Dawn is dead and gone, and in her place, a new sitter must rise. And with a new sitter comes a new baby to be sat, this time in the frightening form of a video/VHS/well/water demon named Drusilla Destiny who Jack and Tanner are definitely going to keep an eye on. Sweet Pete also introduces an incredible new character called Abby Stevenson and she’s an instant favorite, but she comes with a LOT of

Dec 18, 2017 • 1:12:53

BSCC 091 - Farewell, Dawn

Get your tissues ready and put your crying hats on, Baby Nation, because this one’s a sad one! Set during the First World War, "Farewell, Dawn" follows the fortunes of the American paramedic Frederic Henry and an English nurse named Catherine Barkley. Against all odds, their love blossoms as the bombs and shrapnel explode around them, but they are ultimately doomed, not by the destruction and war where their love was born, but the quiet, aching stillness of solitude where it will eventu

Dec 11, 2017 • 1:04:28

BSCC 090 - Stacey and the Bad Girls

Extra long episode this week, Baby Nation! Tanner is back from a week in Germany, and for some reason, the boys thought it’d be a good decision to do a late night record while Tanner was still reeling from the effects of jet lag, so Jack has a really hard time keeping this one on the rails. There’s A LOT of singing. Too much singing. Sorry for all the singing. Stacey (with a soft ‘c’) or Stacey (with a hard ‘c’) (we’re not sure how it’s pronounced) has a run in with some bad girls who i

Dec 4, 2017 • 1:17:59

BSCC 089 - Mary Anne and Camp BSC

What seems at first to be a very straightforward “paint-by-numbers” installment in the sitterverse (yawn: the sitters hold a day camp for some of their charges) turns out to be an intricate, surprising, and genuinely frightening origin story for Mary Anne Spier herself. As the boys pick apart the strands in this delicate tapestry woven by Ann M. Martin and the great Nola Thacker, they begin to wonder whether they’ve uncovered something that none of us were meant to know. Because this on

Nov 27, 2017 • 1:09:18

BSCC 088 - Claudia Kishi, Live From WSTO!

To really get this week’s episode, you’re going to need to remember a lot of the plot details from Inception, and you’re going to need to know A LOT about the short lived meme that was Dawn Siff’s Vine video resume. Oh, you’ll also probably want to have heard at least a few episodes of This American Life. So, a lot of prerequisites for this one, but it’s really worth it. Claudia gets a radio show on WSTO, Tanner delivers some very interesting factoids about terrestrial broadcast standar

Nov 20, 2017 • 1:02:33

BSCC 087 - Dawn and the School Spirit War

There’s a ding dang civil war this week, Baby Nation (we’re saying “ding dang” now, apparently), and it looks like the beautiful friendships that we’ve been following for 83 books so far are starting to fall apart at the seams. We always knew that something was going to be the catalyst for the BSC apocalypse we witnessed in this book but never in a million years could either of us have predicted that it was going to be Mary Anne’s pajamas. And to make matters worse, the civil war betwee

Nov 13, 2017 • 1:07:44

BSCC 086 - Stacey vs. the BSC

Ding Dong, Baby Nation! The witch is dead! Which old witch? Stacey McGill, that’s who! This week Stacey gets into a big fight with all the other members of the Baby-sitter’s Club and they finally do the right thing and cut her loose. And, listen, Tanner isn’t here to say that he told you so, BUT HE TOLD YOU SO! Other talking points include whether or not pineapple is an appropriate topping for pizza (it’s not), a new light-bringer pulling the strings in Stoneybrook, and something else t

Nov 6, 2017 • 1:03:22

BSCC 085 - Jessi and the Troublemaker

Looks like we’ve got a Troublemaker gumming up the works this week, Baby Nation! But who, or what, is it? Surely it isn’t sweet, innocent leukemia survivor Danielle Roberts? Might it somehow be that bad, negligent babysitter Stacey McGill? She has been acting VERY strangely of late. Or, and just hear us out here … is there ANY chance that it could be ‘90s Canadian rap and reggae artist Darrin Kenneth O’Brien (aka “Snow”)? Probably not, frankly, but your boys are willing to consider all

Oct 30, 2017 • 1:07:26

BSCC 084 - Kristy and Mr. Mom

This week, after father of three Jack Butler loses his job at the Ford Motor Company, he is forced to become a stay-at-home dad when his wife, Caroline, takes a job as a high-powered executive at a prestigious ad agency in Detroit. No wait, that’s the plot of 1983’s Mr. Mom. Shit. Uh, well… pretty much the same thing happens in this book, except it’s Watson Brewer, and he doesn’t lose his job, but he does have a heart attack. (He's fine.) Music Credits: “Fits” by Podington Bear “De

Oct 23, 2017 • 1:01:57

BSCC 083 - Super Special 012 - Here Come the Bridesmaids

Here come the bridesmaids, and there goes our sense of basically everything that is right and decent, because Tanner decided we needed to read a Super Special, OUT OF ORDER, this week to make sense of whatever the hell is going on in our next BSC book, Kristy and Mr. Mom. So here we are at this "coast 2 coast wedding orgy," with plenty of brides but not quite enough bridesmaids, as Mary Anne is about to discover to her eternal dismay. All that being said, Ann is kind of burying the lede

Oct 16, 2017 • 1:04:22

BSCC 082 - Mallory Pike, #1 Fan

This week’s book is a clear cry for help from the Primarch of Princeton herself, and Ann – if you’re reading this – we hear you! And if you’re open to notes, we want to let you know that writing a step-by-step guide on how to stalk children's books authors is maybe not the best approach for dealing with your isolation and loneliness. But we’re just humble podcasters. What do we know? Music Credits: “Swing Lo” by Podington Bear “Awaken from a Nightmare” by Dementia “DEAD_LINE” by

Oct 9, 2017 • 1:01:12

BSCC 081 - Mary Anne Breaks the Rules

Babies and Gentlemen of the jury – over the course of this episode, we are going to present you with nothing but the facts of the case. You’re going to hear about Logan’s deceitful charm, about Alan Gray’s clever ruse, about the witches who walk among us in plain sight, and about William Blake’s critical analysis of Paradise Lost. And when all is said and done, when you have heard all that there is to hear, when the truth has been brought into the light, you are going to have no choice

Oct 2, 2017 • 1:04:32

BSCC 080 - Claudia and Crazy Peaches

This week, the boys navigate some choppy waters together because Claudia’s crazy aunt Peaches comes to town for an extended visit, and things get a little “very special episode” for a hot second. Tanner manages to give birth to something of his own, just beating out the Shepherd family’s little bundle of joy, and learns a lot of really terrifying jump rope rhymes that he’s excited to teach Lil’ Jack someday. Music credits: “We Make A Good Team” by Podington Bear “Chrysalis” by Podi

Sep 25, 2017 • 59:42

BSCC 079 - Dawn and Whitney, Friends Forever

It’s another episode of your favorite show, The We Heart Kids Club Club, a podcast in which your hosts, Half Pipe and Weed Lord (oof, sorry, I think we’re stuck with this now) talk about the classic series of novels about Maggie Blume, Jill Something or other, and new babysitter, Dawn Read Schafer. This week, the boys make some sweet, sweet brain babies together, and before they go any further, they’d like to formally apologize both for the metaphor and for the horrifying results of tha

Sep 18, 2017 • 1:05:19

BSCC 078 - Stacey's Lie

This week the boys become intimately familiar with the work of Suzanne Weyn, or should I say, Suz-ANN! Have any of you ever seen Ann and Suzanne in the same room at the same time? Didn’t think so. Nice try, Ann, but we’re on to you. Stacey is back in the dog house, Claudia is back to being eternal sad, and the Pikes continue to deliver the best burns in the business. Music Credits: “Nocturne Op 15 No 3” by Podington Bear “That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos

Sep 11, 2017 • 1:04:51

BSCC 077 - Jessi and the Horrible Prank

Finally, the episode everyone has been waiting for – a 1-hour extravaganza devoted exclusively to BSC fan favorite character Michael P. Trout (the computer science teacher that Jessi has in this one book and who never appears in the series again). We get into all things Trout this week, answer all your burning Trout questions, and speculate, briefly, about whether Trout died for our sins so that we may all be saved. For folks who aren’t Trout superfans, never fear, because Tanner manage

Sep 4, 2017 • 1:09:57

BSCC 076 - Kristy and the Copycat

Happy belated birthday, Ann! Jack and Tanner got you a present! It’s this podcast. Sorry. This week, the boys find common ground with Warhammer 40k/classical antiquity, and a new love for potential sentient canine and BSC ghostwriter, Nola Thacker. And Ann's isn’t the only birth worth celebrating this week, because Nola also brings about the existence of FIRE this week by introducing a purging flame to the Sitterverse. Also, Jack’s cigarette smoking is becoming a problem. Jack, if you’r

Aug 28, 2017 • 59:56

BSCC 075 - Mary Anne and Miss Priss

Welcome to the "Jahnna N. Malcolm Hate Podcast," a podcast in which two small-minded men viciously, slanderously, and unfairly malign the beloved children’s literature of the entity known as Jahnna N. Malcolm, whose only crime is their deep love for one another and for making the world a better place by entertaining children and enriching their lives. In slightly better news, Mallory’s back in action, but the Baby-Sitters are still down one, and The Dolls are gaining power as they tight

Aug 21, 2017 • 1:02:40

W♥KCC 074 - Dawn and the We ♥ Kids Club

Welcome to another installment of the We ♥ Kids Club Club, a podcast in which your two hosts, Weed Lord and Half-pipe, discuss the works of Peter Lerangis and Ann M. Martin: The We ♥ Kids Club books. This week, there's a new character in Palo City, a naughty dingleberry named Dawn Schafer who creates trouble everywhere she goes with her militant environmentalism, hatred for love, and willingness to steal and lie her way back home. Palo City, California hasn't had a character this explos

Aug 14, 2017 • 1:01:13

BSCC: Little Sister - Karen's School Picture

Y’all, the boys were pretty sauced for this episode. But that’s OK because it’s a Little Sister, Little Episode, where things are fast, loose, fun, and frisky. And despite all of that speed and friskiness, Jack and Tanner pull off some hard-hitting investigative journalism about the cold case of the missing Delaney family, a thoughtful and informed discussion about the state of modern bone medicine, and a poignant analysis of Karen Brewer's complex and morally fraught relationship with

Aug 10, 2017 • 46:37

BSCC 073 - Claudia and the Perfect Boy

If there is such a thing in the world as a Perfect Boy, what would he be like? Would he be like Rand al Thor, from Robert Jordan’s tedious and bloated Wheel of Time saga? Would he be like Robyn or Rand Miller, the brothers behind the 1993 graphic adventure puzzle video game Myst? Or would he be more like Gary Gygax himself, the troubled but brilliant creator of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing experience? Claudia’s too busy assembling what may be her most ambitious outfit ever to

Aug 7, 2017 • 1:05:06

BSCC 072 - Stacey and the Cheerleaders

This week, two inept hosts who WERE NOT born during a storm NOR during a Super Bowl game try their very best to describe and discuss a Baby-Sitters Club book written by two beautiful storm-touched souls. And there’s no sign more clear that Jack and Tanner are starting to lose their credibility than the fact that they’re “coming around” on Stacey. Can you believe that?! Stacey meets a new boy called Robert, and together, they drain the swamp and dismantle the corrupt establishment that i

Jul 31, 2017 • 1:00:59

BSCC 071 - Get Well Soon, Mallory!

Welcome to “Pike Check,” our hit new BSCC-spinoff podcast about how ridiculously handsome Mallory’s dad John Pike is. We think this one has a lot of legs, just like John. This episode also contains the definitive diss track that the BSC ghostwriter known as “The Entity Known as Jahnna N. Malcolm” has had coming for about 30 years now, as well as a shocking new revelation about the mysterious events of June 10 and their meaning in Ann’s life. Also, Mallory is not well and the BSC is down

Jul 24, 2017 • 1:00:56

BSCC 070 - Jessi and the Bad Baby-sitter

This week, Tanner is joined in his B____n, N__ Y__k apartment by a very special guest to discuss book #68 in the Baby-Sitter’s Club cycle: Jessi and the Bad Baby-sitter. Has Dawn finally been replaced? Can Wendy Loesser stand up to the immense scrutiny of the BSC? No and no! But we do get some G.C.B.S.F. this week, which is all we can hope for, really. Also in this episode: Bee theory, Green Lanterns (go figure), OWOWing, a special text message appearance from Jack’s friend, Jan, and an

Jul 17, 2017 • 56:59

BSCC 069 - Dawn's Big Move

This episode is a time for somber reflection, as the boys gently, diplomatically, and eloquently allow Ann to hear (in the most thoughtful and sober way possible) exactly why what she did to Dawn WILL NEVER BE OK, ANN. NEVER. Also this week, Hodges has gone completely off the deep end, and Jack and Tanner follow him merrily over the edge with a whole slew of powerful and dynamic new segments. There’s also a new player in town, who has Goliath Hardbody shaking in his manly boots. Audio c

Jul 10, 2017 • 1:07:41

BSCC: Mystery - Mallory and the Ghost Cat

The boys are joined by author Erin Chack this week for a discussion about the hit 1990 film Ghost Dad, the hit 1996 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony song “Tha Crossroads,” A Baby-Sitter’s Club Mystery book, and–surprise, surprise–Jack talks about G.I. Joe way more than anyone wants him to. Music Credits: “My Sharona” MIDI “Cover of 'Tha Crossroads’ by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony” by Daniel Bryan Profitt "You Are My Sunshine” performed by Tim Hosgood "Sweet Rascal” by Jamie Berry (from RafcoNato

Jul 3, 2017 • 1:15:49

BSCC 068 - Maid Mary Anne

It’s a real sewing circle jerk this week, Baby Nation (to use a technical term), and if you happen to be into that sort of thing AND you’re a fan of the 1990 fantasy graphic adventure game “Loom,” this one's really going to be right in your sweet spot. But there’s still plenty to love even for folks who are on the fence about weaving, sewing and weaving/sewing-based videogames because the boys have a whole lot to say about Nicky Pike’s dalliance with the dark side, Dawn’s “looming" depa

Jun 26, 2017 • 1:05:03

BSCC 067 - Stacey's Big Crush

Oh wow! This week, Tanner had to wait over an hour while Jack finished reading the book and setting up his audio, and in that time, he got a little bit silly with some rosé and seltzer. In Stoneybrook, Stacey develops a crush on some dude who may or may not be a half-python-half-man, but also THERE’S A GOAT IN THIS BOOK NAMED ELVIRA AND SHE’S JUST A BABY AND SHE’S VERY GOOD! Music Credits: “Pompeii” by Josh Woodward https://soundcloud.com/guniball/josh-woodward-pompeii "Animals vs. Jump

Jun 19, 2017 • 57:40

BSCC 066 - Dawn's Family Feud

Happy Trails, Baby Nation! Jack and Tanner are taking a tour of Boston’s “The Freedom Trail” this week, thanks to the entity known as Jahna N. Malcolm, who co-wrote this novel with Ann. M. Martin and (presumably) The Boston Tourism Board. Unfortunately, Dawn and Mary Anne are at each other’s throats again this week, so the boys distract themselves from that unpleasantness by spending a laudable amount of time Googling to see if the Bible ever mentions weed. Audio credits: “The Last Bast

Jun 12, 2017 • 1:03:10

BSCC: Mystery - Beware, Dawn

It’s time for another BSC: Mystery, which means it’s time for another interview, except it’s not an interview, because interviewers don’t make their guests read children’s books. Reading “Beware Dawn” with the boys this week are Katie Heaney and Arianna Rebolini, authors of the incredible new book, “Public Relations,” and apparently a very steaming piece of erotic fiction featuring an eel man. Topics of discussion include G.I. Joe used in sex play, celestial beings, bonza sheilas, King

Jun 5, 2017 • 1:12:00

BSCC 065 - Claudia's Friend

Strap on your best learnin’ hat and get ready for a good, old-fashioned education! This week, Claudia is learning from Stacey about where apostrophes go; Tanner’s learning from Jack about something very dry and almost certainly made up out of whole cloth called “The Lexical Order,” and Jack’s learning from Tanner all about the hit 2001 supernatural horror film “13 Ghosts,” starring the great Matthew Lillard. We also learn what happened to Jackie Rodowsky in his latest dance through the

May 29, 2017 • 59:12

BSCC 064 - Kristy and the Worst Kid Ever

In dibbly day, in distant night, no babies shall escape their sight. Let those who listen twice a fortnight, beware our digressions, because we talk about Green Lantern A LOT in this episode. Music Credits: "She Comes Through The Fog” by Haunted Me http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Haunted_Me/ “Seeing Red” by Regular Gonzales http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Regular_Gonzales/War_Were_Declared/Regular_Gonzales_-_02_-_Seeing_Red “Canoe” by Podington Bear http://freemusicarchive.org/music

May 22, 2017 • 1:01:48

BSCC 063 - Jessi and the Awful Secret

A "very special” episode this week, Baby Nation, since Ann – in her infinite wisdom and unaccountable cruelty – decided to throw Jack and Tanner another curveball with a powerful novel about the triple threat of poverty, systemic racism, and teenage eating disorders. But with an exquisite grace worthy of Jessi herself, the boys manage to tiptoe shockingly quickly in the opposite direction of these delicate issues and towards the vastly safer ground of Marvel’s The X-Men, which Ann also

May 15, 2017 • 1:03:23

BSCC 062 - Mary Anne's Makeover

Mary Anne is finally getting that makeover we’ve been hearing about for so long! We also have reason to believe that Mr. Spier and Logan have a lot more in common than we thought, and that Mr. Spier and the X-Men’s Wolverine have a lot more in common than we thought. He’s the best there is at what he does, and what he does is weird sex play with food. Also, Jack is moving to Texas so nothing else really matters. Music Credits:  “Sepia” by Podington Bear  “Red in Black” by Kosta  T “Vess

May 8, 2017 • 1:01:25

BSCC: Mystery – Stacey and the Missing Ring

It's the first ever Baby-Sitters Club Mystery! And things get very mysterious, very quickly. Stacey McGill has stolen a powerful ring that turns the babysitters against each other. Meanwhile, the boys are attacked by a terrible spectral presence in the room, Tanner spills an entire beer onto his crotch, and it seems almost certain that a fissure has been opened up between our world and the strange parallel universe in which the Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries take place. Jack and Tanner als

May 1, 2017 • 1:09:13

BSCC 061 - Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym)

It's "pandemonium" in Stoneybrook this week! Which means, troublingly, that ALL the demons are back. And, perhaps worse, all the boys are being strange and difficult, which is stressing Mallory out to no end. A guest appearance from some of the business boys over at Goliath Industries does very little to ease the tension, and neither does the extended discussion of alleged boy Logan Bruno's complicated relationship with American sports. Not a good showing for ANY of the boys this week,

Apr 24, 2017 • 1:03:33

BSCC 060 - Stacey's Choice

Sorry Baby Nation, no room for notes this week. Too many works cited. But thanks for listening!    Works Cited: Martin, Ann M. Claudia and the Middle School Mystery. New York City: Scholastic, 1991. Print. Positive K. “I Got A Man.” The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills, Island. 1992 Star Trek: First Contact. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, performances by Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton and James Cromwell, Paramount Pictures, 1996. WarGames. Directed by John Badham, per

Apr 17, 2017 • 1:00:45

BSCC 059 - Dawn Saves the Planet

Your two heavily jet-lagged boys are back in the USA and they're ready to talk about our precious Dawn, Claudia's latest outfit, and saving the planet! Somehow that goes off the rails pretty fast and what we've ended up with here is a surprisingly deep dive into the life and work of the music producer Steve Albini? Sorry about that! Stick around for an appearance by Stoneybrook News's Pulitzer-prize winning correspondent Chuck Whittaker, some profound analysis of the complicated "earrin

Apr 10, 2017 • 1:02:18

BSCC 058 - Keep Out, Claudia!

There’s some new babies in Stoneybrook this week, and they only thing they love more than Kid Kits is racial purity! That’s right, they’re racist! Like, so awful and racist that it’s almost absurd. Not exactly easy to riff on, but they may be Doll People as well, so at least Ann gave us something to work with. Also, Jackie Rodowsky is starting a band! (When he’s not busy hurtling away from Earth at 99.9% the speed of light on a doomed mission into the cosmos.)    Music Credits:    "Prel

Apr 3, 2017 • 58:34

BSCC 057 - Jessi's Gold Medal

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when a couple of flesh-jobs hooked on Synchro and lurking around the meatspace in the dark alleyways of Roppongi, Tokyo, burble their nonsense-talk to one another? Well, you're in luck today, and wouldn't you know it, they're talking about Baby-Sitters Club #55, "Jessi's Gold Medal"! Mostly. They also have a worrying amount to say about Boat Girls, "The Watcher," and a strange little timewalker called Jackie Rodowsky. But that's just the Synchro talki

Mar 27, 2017 • 1:04:42

BSCC 056 - Mallory and the Dream Horse

This week, Mallory, Jack, and Tanner all dream of horses, and make the mistake of dreaming too small...   "There’s something that we K-PAXians have been around long enough to have discovered. The universe will expand, then it will collapse back on itself, then will expand again. It will repeat this process forever. What you don't you know is that when the universe expands again, everything will be as it is now. Whatever mistakes you make this time around, you will live through on your n

Mar 20, 2017 • 1:04:50

BSCC 055 - Kristy for President

The boys sit down for a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion about what the perfect government might be, but things get derailed essentially right out of the gate because Tanner has a cold and also, the attention-span of a fly. So, if you came looking to sink your teeth into some political philosophy, prepare to be disappointed, because this ended up being mostly about where Alan Gray fits on a D&D alignment chart, what Karen Brewer's latest business idea is all about, and why all the bo

Mar 13, 2017 • 1:01:47

BSCC 054 - Mary Anne + 2 Many Babies

We hit a record-setting number of segments this week, but what do you expect when you’re dealing with 2 MANY BABIES! (We’re still not totally sure what that title is supposed to mean, but don’t worry, we never get around to discussing it.) This week, Mary Anne and Logan get married and kiss in front of their classmates, an egg-napper is on the loose in Stoneybrook, and there may be a new queen ascending who could be the songstress Adele!    Audio Credits:    "Lurking in the Depths" by G

Mar 6, 2017 • 58:49

BSCC 053 - Stacey's Ex-Best Friend

Hello and welcome to Blackheads! A hit new show from your friends Jack and Tanner, of the Pete Black Appreciation Society. Today we're diving deep into the mysterious case of Pete's misguided infatuation with Laine Cummings, Stacey McGill's surprisingly awful ex-best friend. Join us for a wide-ranging convo about love, loss, the future of the BSC and, of course, the nightmare haunted dolls who control our every thought and action.  Music credits:    “Easy Things,” by Gee  “Stepping Alon

Feb 27, 2017 • 1:02:04

BSCC 052 - Dawn’s Big Date

After the long, dark night of the soul, we finally have a New Dawn, Baby Nation. And despite the fact that she looks a little like a late era Axl Rose, she’s captured the attention of a new Bruno named Lewis. Can Dawn escape the thrall of Lewis Bruno? Can Mary-Ann just chill for, like, a second? Can we find Norman Hill a new family? Well, your guess is as good as ours. Tanner had to do a LOT of Googlin’ this week.    Audio credits:  “Trickledown” by Podington Bear  ”Be Together” by Zaza

Feb 20, 2017 • 1:01:17

BSCC 051 - Claudia and the Genius of Elm Street

Let go of your hearts this week, Baby Nation, and for good measure let go of your heads as well, because this episode is a giant trust fall through space and time into a strange and glorious future. If that worries you, here are some discussion questions to keep you grounded: Is Claudia's art derivative or is she making a deliberate point about the anxiety of influence? Can Janine be stopped before she creates an artificial intelligence that destroys the world? And did you know that when it snow

Feb 13, 2017 • 58:31

BSCC: Little Sister - Karen’s Kittycat Club

A very special bonus "Little Sister, Little episode," a phrase which Jack and Tanner utter about 700 times during this particular conversation because, frankly, they would not pass a field sobriety test if the podcast police dropped by during this recording. Luckily, their good buddies Goliath Hardbody and Jason Jasonson are there to keep them on track and bring you an insightful and thought-provoking insider's analysis of Karen Brewer's disruptive new startup, the Kittycat Club.   Musi

Feb 9, 2017 • 38:05

BSCC 050 - Jessi’s Wish

Difficult episode this week, Baby Nation! And not just because of the subject matter, which is TOUGH, but also because apparently every single airplane in America decided to buzz by Jack’s apartment during this recording session?! Look, this episode is mostly about Jack and Tanner doing their best NOT to talk about childhood cancer, but Ann insisted. Oh well.    Music Credits:  "Arboles" by Podington Bear  “Wren” by Podington Bear  “Haunted” by CO.AG Music  “YO!” by Stratus    Thanks as

Feb 6, 2017 • 55:45

BSCC 049 - Mallory on Strike

There's no easy way of saying this, Baby Nation, but Mallory is over it. She's sick and tired of her abundant chores, the endless parade of babies she's required to sit, and the constant, relentless terror of living in a parallel-universe nightmare town, infested with living dolls, chaos dinosaurs, and as of recently, wolves. Stick around for all of that, as well as a very important PSA from Jack and Tanner about exactly how much time you should be putting in at the office, because some

Jan 30, 2017 • 58:48

BSCC 048 - Mary Anne Misses Logan

We’re considering changing the name of the show to “The Pete Black Club” because we discovered our favorite character in the entire series this week. Here’s all the rad stuff Pete Black did this week: Burned Cokie Mason, worked on his part of the school project, and found a way for Tanner to mention Bread Theory. There’s some other less important characters in this book like Mary Anne and Logan and a toilet monster, but we can’t really remember what they got up to because we were so las

Jan 23, 2017 • 58:26

BSCC 047 - Kristy and the Baby Parade

It's been awhile since we had some good, clean baby-sitting fun, but that's what Kristy always brings to the table, and this "Baby Parade" lark is no different. Sit back, relax, and enjoy what can only be described as a romp, as Kristy Thomas pits baby against baby in a bloody, catastrophic battle for the future of civilization, while Jack and Tanner have a good, old-fashioned gossip sesh about Communism and Killer Dolls.     Music Credits:    “Spooky Ride,” by Twin Musicom  “8-Bit Blac

Jan 16, 2017 • 59:58

BSCC 046 - Dawn and the Big Sleepover

Have the boys got a special treat for you, Baby Nation! Did you know that Jack and Tanner are actually officials with the Parisian government? It’s true! And they have an opportunity of a lifetime for you. For just 500,000 Francs, you can buy the rights to all the scrap metal on the Eiffel Tower to do with what you please. DO NOT PASS UP THIS CHANCE, BABY NATION!    Music Credits:  “Meditation” by Joshua Messick  "Tomorrow Comes" by Dana Boulé  "You Gotta Have Theremin and Ukulele” by S

Jan 9, 2017 • 52:23

BSCC: Little Sister - Karen’s Worst Day

Another very special bonus mini-episode hosted by the great Tanner Daniel Greenring! Jack is also present. This week, the boys are discussing "Karen's Worst Day," a terrifying thought experiment by Ann M. Martin about a world in which literally everything goes horrifyingly, irrevocably wrong.   Music credits:  “Intense Suspense,” by Audionatix --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

Jan 5, 2017 • 38:11

BSCC 045 - Stacey's Emergency

We've come to the end of the road for our friend Anastasia McGill. Ann M. Martin's mercy is infinite, but her patience is not, and if one of these baby-sitters was going to get the  ol' "Ned Stark" treatment, it was basically always going to be Stacey. Jack and Tanner spend most of the episode grappling with their guilt about the fact that they don't really miss her all that much, and Jack desperately and somewhat pathetically tries to gin up a conversation about German philosophy.   Mu

Jan 2, 2017 • 55:51

BSCC 044 - Jessi and the Dance School Phantom

A shadow lurks in the wings while Jessi Ramsey dances for her life on stage... Jack and Tanner receive a mysterious smuggled message from an unexpected source... And the baby-sitters have a pet show! Really just a stunning amount of content in this book. Enough to make you wonder whether some nefarious entity behind the scenes might just be pushing Ann M. Martin a little bit too hard.   Music credits:   “Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta,” by Bela Bartok  “AnonymOus,” by Snowbir

Dec 26, 2016 • 54:47

BSCC: Secret Santa - Secret Episode

Ho Ho Ho! And welcome to a very special holidays episode of the Baby-Sitters Club Club. Ole’ Saint Ann squeezed down the chimney to give Baby Nation the gift of the Baby-Sitters Club Secret Santa book, which Jack and Tanner read and discuss this week, just in time for Christmas. Then the boys find some holiday joy in their hearts and give some Secret Santa gifts to one another as well! In fact, Jack WANDERS right into Tanner’s trap when he gets his very special gift on this bonus episod

Dec 22, 2016 • 36:44

BSCC 043 - Mary Anne Vs. Logan

Love is dead, and Mary-Anne and Logan are the two who killed it. That’s right baby nation, your second-favorite duo is no more (your first-favorite being Jack and Tanner, of course)and a new life is coming to Stoneybrook, which means an old life must be extinguished. Nice knowing you, Stacey! Also, Saint Martin blesses us with a new rule mechanic for Wandering Frog People that should make the game a little more exciting in the coming weeks.   Music credits:  “Tucson” by Silent Partner

Dec 19, 2016 • 54:41

BSCC 042 - Claudia and the Middle School Mystery

Claudia Kishi may or may not have cheated on a test, but that's not the only crime against humanity we're experiencing this week! Tanner learned a "fun" new kind of Pig-Latin from the Pike children, and Jack literally can. not. shut. up. about what "Theory of Justice" Ann M. Martin subscribes to, so both of these boys are up before the court right alongside cheatin' Claudia, asking that you find it in your deep and expansive hearts to forgive them.   Music credits:  “Thunderbolts of Lig

Dec 12, 2016 • 55:04

BSCC 041 - Poor Mallory!

Jack and Tanner are together again recording in the same space this week. In fact, they’re recording in Jack’s “study” which is a cozier space that usual, so things get a little… intimate. This week, the boys discuss the works of Dickens, the simmering war between the newest factions, and get ready for the BSCC’s most dynamic theory to date: BREAD THEORY.   Music credits:   "Bagpipes of Nostaglia” by TYLTK "Mazurka in D major” by Frédéric Chopin - Performed by Edward Neeman “Melancholi

Dec 5, 2016 • 50:37

BSCC 040 - Kristy's Mystery Admirer

Deep inside Stoneybrook Middle School is a waypoint, a marker in time from which a thousand timelines diverge, like ripples in a stream. It's where the dance is: The still point of the turning world. The dance in this case is the Halloween Hop, and the ripple in time that we're focused on this week is a ripple in which someone sent Kristy fingernail clippings in the mail, which I guess is what amounts to romance these days. Anyway, Kristy has a mystery admirer, and it's creepier than th

Nov 28, 2016 • 51:19

BSCC 039 - Dawn and the Older Boy

Tanner checks in with Jack all the way from Paris to talk about Dawn's latest escapade with a gross older man named Travis. It's a Dawn book, so there are some inevitable religious undertones to deal with, but the main issue is the creepiness of Dawn and Travis's relationship, a topic that is treated with all the gravity that Tanner's atrocious French accent can muster.   Music credits:  “Happy Chances,” by Nicolai Heidlas   “Let the Beat Drop,” by Anton Markus --- Support this podca

Nov 21, 2016 • 51:04

BSCC 038 - Jessi's Baby-Sitter

Are all of us simply “the sat,” whose collective will is bent and shaped by the whims of some grand, cosmic Sitter, or do we shape our own destinies? Do we exist in some liminal state between the two, all of us both Sitter and Sat? Perhaps each of us is just living out a different manifestation of one of Jackie Rodowsky’s multitudinous lives? Find out the answers to all these questions on this week’s Baby-Sitter’s Club Club.  Music Credits:  "Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 - XII. Child F

Nov 14, 2016 • 51:16

BSCC 036 - Stacey and the Mystery of Stoneybrook

Happy Halloween, Baby Nation! Have we got a thematically appropriate episode for you this week! With the help of the Baby-Sitter's Club, Stacey discovers that Stoneybrook is build on an ancient burial ground, which is somehow the LEAST strange thing to happen in this book. Oh! Also, you all have a tough decision to make this week, Baby Nation: BURN or BEES.  Music Credits: "Slenderman Is Watching” by Espanto Music  “My Sharona” MIDI  "The Dusty Attic” by Kevin Macleod  "Horror Ambience

Oct 31, 2016 • 48:18

BSCC 035 - Mary Anne and Too Many Boys

What should have been a nice, relaxing vacation to Sea City, New Jersey, turns into a catastrophe due to an unwieldy number of boys gumming up the works. Stacey gets straight-up dumped by local "nice guy" Toby (no known last name), Jackie Rodowsky faces his most desperate mission yet, and Mary Anne cries her way through another low-level crisis. Known boys, Tanner Greenring and Jack Shepherd, try their very best to unpack it all for you in BSCC #35, Mary Anne and Too Many Boys.   Music

Oct 24, 2016 • 51:49

BSCC 034 - Claudia and the Great Search

“There are other worlds than these. That we are drawn there again and again has to do with the rose. I have no doubt of that, nor do I doubt that in some way I do not understand the rose is the Dark Tower.” - The Dark Tower: Wolves of the Calla This week Jack and Tanner talk about their favorite memes, a startling new artificial intelligence in Stoneybrook, the glaring, blood-colored field of roses still far from here, and the frightening rate at which the Mimi virus self-replicates and

Oct 17, 2016 • 49:55

BSCC 033 - Kristy and the Secret of Susan

Stoneybrook is resplendent with colorful new characters, including Susan, who secretly struggles to find meaning in a world that makes no sense. This week, Jack and Tanner return to some old favorites when they discuss the bees we find in every corner of our lives, what Australians eat for brekky, and the horrifying, ongoing significance of June 10th.    Make sure to catch Jack and Tanner's guest appearances on the Real Weird Sisters podcast as well, where they sort the citizens of Ston

Oct 10, 2016 • 51:05

BSCC 032 - Dawn's Wicked Stepsister

And it came to pass that Dawn and Mary Anne didn't enjoy sharing a bedroom as much as they thought they would. And Dawn in her righteousness did take the socks of Mr. Spier and pair them in such a way that they might be odd. And Jack and Tanner did look upon what Dawn had wrought, and they did pronounce it the sickest of burns. Also, things get kind of spooky, so maybe listen to this one with the lights on. Why the hell were you listening in the dark anyway?  Music credits:  "Devastatio

Oct 3, 2016 • 50:28

BSCC 031 - Mary Anne and the Great Romance

To quote the Spice Girls, "Come a little bit closer baby, get it on, get it on. 'Cause tonight is the night when two become one." That's right, he went to her. And Jack and Tanner went to one another this week to discuss "Mary Anne and the Great Romance." Tons going on in Stoneybrook this week including twins continuing to be terrible, something used, something borrowed, something blue, and the wedding we've been waiting 25 books for.  Music credits:  “One Love” by Danny E.B Tracks "Sax

Sep 26, 2016 • 50:31

BSCC 030 - Mallory and the Mystery Diary

Listen to two ghostly voices, trapped in amber, echoing out from the murky abyss that is the Baby-Sitters Club Club podcast. This week Mallory finds a diary, talks to a ghost, and teaches a young boy to read. Also this week, Jack and Tanner become U.S. citizens, burn their faces off, and confront Princeton’s own Ann M. Martin about her whereabouts on the evening of June 10, 1958.  Music credits:  “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by U.S. Army Band  “Amazing Grace Jig” by Dave DelaGardel

Sep 19, 2016 • 50:30

BSCC 029 - Welcome Back, Stacey!

Guess who's back (Stacey's back). And there's not a whole lot we can do about it. Did Mimi have to die to make this happen? Does this mean that our beloved Mr. Spier is going to fall under the siren spell of Stacey's mom? Is it nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous Stoneybrook? Or is the best course of action to take arms against Mr. McGill, and by opposing, end him? Also, what the heck happened to those French Witch hunters?  This episode is dedicated to the

Sep 12, 2016 • 51:46

BSCC 028 - Jessi and the Superbrat

Think of Stoneybrook (if you don't already) as a lovely, welcoming bird's nest. Now imagine that a wicked cuckoo has passed its boundaries and laid a great big vile, impostor cuckoo's egg right inside that sacred nest. That's literally (LITERALLY) what happens this week when an entity called JOHN (aka The Superbrat) hatches inside our beautiful home and sets about destroying dear Jessi's life. Of course, if we'd only paid attention we would have known, because, as is ever the case in th

Sep 5, 2016 • 49:35

BSCC 027 - Claudia and the Sad Goodbye

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today – Claudia, Janine, Mr. and Mrs. Kishi, the members of the Baby-Sitters Club, the Baby Nation, Jack, and Tanner – to say goodbye. To who (or what)? Well, we've got a lot of theories about that. You'll have to listen along and decide for yourself.  Music Credits:  "Upbeat Ukulele” by MorningLightMusic  "Demonic Chorus” by Procrastination Pictures  “Unison" by Translucent "Please Return” by Brian Lowe --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster

Aug 29, 2016 • 49:29

BSCC 026 - Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger

Everybody, in one way or another, is searching for a "Tigger" in their lives – for some people, the Tigger they are searching for is true love, for others, it's success, and for still others, it's a more inscrutable "meaning." In Mary Anne's case, it's her cat. Who went missing. We think Logan stole it.   Music credits:  Robert Austin, "Carnival Lament”, CC    Phyrid, “Don’t Cry”, CC    Rikato, “Nebula”, CC    The Flash Music, “Eternity”, CC    Alexy Papazian, “Sympathy for Love”, CC

Aug 22, 2016 • 51:04

BSCC 025 - Kristy and the Mother's Day Surprise

The prophecy foretold of one that would unite the tribes. A being born of two worlds... of two clans, who would unite the people under her banner. Will this Mother's Day surprise fulfill the omen and seal the blood pact? Will the Seven become the One? Will Jackie Rodowsky ever find his way back to the present time? Find out this week when Jack and Tanner sit down to discuss "Kristy and the Mother's Day Surprise."  Music credits:  “Upwards” by Jake R. Sanderson  "Kosmos Music Score" by S

Aug 15, 2016 • 50:55

BSCC 024 - Dawn on the Coast

Dawn is forced to choose between the grey purgatory of Stoneybrook and the breathtaking paradise of California. Which is upsetting for Jack and Tanner because they frankly didn't realize they had a choice when they decided to spend every passing moment living, breathing, and dreaming about Stoneybrook. Besides, how can any of us think about leaving when we're still not sure whether Mr. Spier can get it together and tell Dawn's mom how he feels BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.   Music Credits:  Sad

Aug 8, 2016 • 52:08

BSCC 023 - Jessi Ramsey, Pet-sitter

It's CIVIL WAR, which means it's time to pick sides, Baby Nation. Are you yearning for change like the Jacks and Mary Annes of this world? Even if it leads to corruption and incompetence? Or are you looking for a strong leader like Tanner and Kristy are? Even if it means giving up some of your civil liberties? Or are you more of a Jessi, just trying to do your damn job while the club crumbles around you? Where do your allegiances lie?  Music Credits:  "Cute" by Bensound (CC)  "Never Dyi

Aug 1, 2016 • 51:50

BSCC 022 - Mallory and the Trouble With Twins

Come play with us! Mallory's babysitting twins this week and it promises to be a fun, wholesome time that's not rotted through with any sinister evil at all. Plus, the boys discuss the gory ritual of ear-piercing, the troubling spectre of new babysitters on the horizon, and the frankly insane ensemble Claudia put together for this installment. There's also a bit of bad news about Mark Markson, who's on an increasingly desperate hunt for a new job ...    Music credits:  Overture, by Lion

Jul 25, 2016 • 49:24

BSCC: Little Sister - Karen's Roller Skates

Another very special bonus mini-episode for both the Baby Nation and the Baby Feudal States! Tanner and Jack sit down to discuss Baby-Sitters Little Sister #2: “Karen’s Roller Skates,” a book filled with babies, bees, Bone Doctors, and other stuff that starts with a “b.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2016 • 28:32

BSCC 021 - Kristy and the Walking Disaster

This week, the boys are in their element talking about the classic "American Sports" themes of football men, baseball men, and TIME TRAVEL, as well as Kristy's massive, unquenchable CRUSH on a beautiful brown-eyed boy named either Bart or Brad. Can Jackie Rodowsky hit a home run for Kristy's Krushers? Can Kristy get through the season without falling in love? Can this podcast pass the Bechdel Test? Find out in episode 21, "Kristy and the Walking Disaster."  The Bechdel Test Theme song i

Jul 18, 2016 • 52:05

BSCC 020 - Claudia and the Bad Joke

This week, Jack and Tanner meet to discuss the very complex mechanical and metaphysical implications of traversing the Planes of Chaos, also known as the Immaterium, from the Warhammer 40k universe, and whether or not the human mind is capable of making sense of a senseless reality where the laws of motion and energy do not apply. But, then we cut all that out, so I guess you'll just have to listen to them talk about The Baby-Sitters Club books instead.    Jack's re-cap song is "Touch"

Jul 11, 2016 • 49:51

BSCC 019 - Stacey's Mistake

Great! Everything is so great! Definitely no major catastrophes this week. Just your typical, high-energy, enthusiastic Jack and Tanner having a lively discussion about the next book in the Baby-Sitter's Club series: "Stacey's Mistake!" Stacey certainly made some mistakes this week, but not ole' Jack and Tanner. Those dudes have everything all figured out. Haha! So great! Just... great. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about y

Jul 4, 2016 • 46:19

BSCC: Little Sister - Karen's Witch

In this very special bonus mini-episode, the boys discuss the first book in the BSC-spinoff Little Sister series, "Karen's Witch." Feast your ears on an intoxicating intoxicated journey through a magical land where the baby-sitters hold no sway, and the babies are running the asylum. DO NOT listen to this if you are afraid of witches. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2016 • 27:49

BSCC 018 - Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery

It all goes down this week: Claudia loses herself, Logan reveals his true self, Mary Anne finds her faith, The cat-people have taken Louisville, and Jack and Tanner spend WAY too much time talking about 6th century philosopher Anicius Manlius Severinus Boëthius. But that's what you tune in for, right?    Music Credits:  Haunted by Ross Bugden  Triple Threat by Eliminate, INF1N1TE, & Nato Feelz [Creative Commons]  Overture by The Lionheart [Creative Commons]  MIDIworld.com    Thanks

Jun 27, 2016 • 48:05

BSCC 017 - Jessi's Secret Language

Your wise-crackin' hosts Jackie and The Weasel are back again with more hilarious banter about their favorite topics from the wide world of "American Sports." And if that's not appealing to you demanding little monsters, they also spend a good chunk of time talking about the BSC's brand-new babysitter Jessi Ramsey, the infinite sadness of Claudia Kishi, and their own deep, heartfelt feeeeeeeelings. And dolls. Demonic, soul-swallowing dolls. Something for everybody in this one. --- Su

Jun 20, 2016 • 50:49

BSCC 016 - Little Miss Stoneybrook... and Dawn

Kind of a segment-heavy week this week, but what do you expect when you're trying to impress the judges of the Little Miss Stoneybrook Pageant? The babysitters each Dance Mom their own contestant in the pageant in this book, and things get (surprise, surprise) a little fraught. Don't worry too much though, because there's plenty of dangerous occult action and Marxist subtext to help ease the tension. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/sup

Jun 13, 2016 • 47:34

BSCC 015 (KII 001) - Hello, Mallory

Welcome to Kids Incorporated Inc.! Out with the old, and in with the new! Stacey is gone, but not forgotten and forgotten, and there's a NEW baby-sitter in town now, which you probably could have figured out from the title of today's episode. Think you're pretty smart, don't you? Well, smart guy, did you know that there's actually TWO new babysitters? You did? Oh, okay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad c

Jun 6, 2016 • 52:15

BSCC 014 - Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye

Stacey is moving out of Stoneybrook, and 4 to 10 new brides of Satan are moving in to take her place, so it's up to two undercover French witch-hunters to eradicate the evil threat looming over the town once and for all. Also, the dolls and are in control, and Jack and Tanner make a bet that the Baby Nation is going to have to hold them to, because they're DEFINITELY going to forget. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more a

May 30, 2016 • 48:52

BSCC 012 - Claudia and the New Girl

There's a new girl in Stoneybrook named Ashley Wyeth, and she's captured the attention of a certain young babysitter named Claudia. But, more importantly, there's a newcomer to the podcast as well named Goliath Hardbody, and we think you listeners are really going to like him. (But please don't fall in love with him and leave the podcast. We need you. You're all we have.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad

May 16, 2016 • 51:41

BSCC 011 - Kristy and the Snobs

Nothing matters. Everyone is afraid. We're lucky we've even lived long enough to see today, and in another hundred years, none of us will be here. This one is kinda a bummer. Sorry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2016 • 50:51

BSCC 010 - Logan Likes Mary Anne

There's a snake in the grass in Stoneybrook this week, and he's got his treacherous eyes on our sweet Mary Anne Spier. Loads to discuss this week including: the X-Men's Wolverine, Negging, demigods with either no or two penises, and of course, the blossoming love between Logan and Mary Anne. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2016 • 49:13

BSCC 009 - The Ghost at Dawn's House

If there's something strange in Dawn's house... who you gonna call? The Baby-sitter's Club Club! This week, the girls (and by extension, the boys) dive deep into the world of paranormal activity, cause there's a ghost y'all, and it's living in Dawn's crawl space, and it's eating ice cream, and doing a bunch of other things you'd expect a 9-year-old boy to do. On unrelated news, 9-year-old Nicky Pike keeps disappearing and hiding in an unknown location. --- Support this podcast: https

Apr 25, 2016 • 51:58

BSCC 008 - Boy-Crazy Stacey

The boys are back, but I'm not talking about the boys Stacey is crazy about, I'm talking about Jack and Tanner, who read "Boy-Crazy Stacey" this week. This shouldn't come as any surprise to you if you've listened to the last seven episodes, but they have a hard time staying on topic. Lots to discuss this week: bee theory, Kanye West, Victorian literature, and a surprise visit from Jack's secret British accent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-she

Apr 18, 2016 • 49:14

BSCC 007 - Claudia and Mean Janine

Tanner and Jack meet to discuss book seven of The Baby-Sitter's Club series, "Claudia and Mean Janine" and things get MEAN. This probably won't surprise you, but one of them identifies strongly with the fun, cool, and charming Claudia, and one of us is an insufferable, pedantic nerd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2016 • 45:49

BSCC 006 - Kristy's Big Day

Love! Marriage! Last minute 'spaghetti things' in the kitchen! It all happens this week when Jack and Tanner sit down to discuss book six of The Baby-sitter's Club, "Kristy's Big Day"! I hope you like Tearful Moments because you're gonna be drowning in our tears (well, Tanner's tears at least) this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2016 • 48:00

BSCC 005 - Dawn and the Impossible Three

Tanner and Jack travel all the way to Germany, the birthplace of modern Lutheranism, to discuss the thinly veiled religious text that is book five of The Baby-sitter's Club, "Dawn and the Impossible Three." Tanner has a few too many helles biers and ends up role playing as an adult escort. Things get a little weird. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2016 • 47:02

BSCC 004 - Mary Anne Saves the Day

Jack and Tanner discuss book four of The Baby-Sitter's Club, "Mary Ann Saves the Day." From what though? Is the Stoneybrook jewel thief back in action? Has The Agency risen to power again, threatening to destroy the club once and for all? Is it just a spat between a few friends based on a misunderstanding? You'll have to listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Mar 21, 2016 • 46:58

BSCC 003 - The Truth About Stacey

This week, Jack and Tanner get to the bottom of the truth about Stacey, and uncover a few truths about themselves along the way. Just kidding! They definitely don't have the emotional intelligence required for any sort of meaningful introspection. They just make dumb jokes instead. Special thanks to Baby Boy #1 Scott Lamb for the theme tune, and Baby Girl #1 Andrea Hickey for the cover art! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn

Mar 14, 2016 • 45:29

BSCC 002 - Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls

Jack and Tanner go fully CSI on the quiet town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut and try to get to the bottom of a 30-year-old cold case involving a rash of high-profile burglaries. In the course of their investigation, they discover a dark secret about one of the town's young residents, Alan Gray. (The secret is that he likes Kristy.)  Special thanks to our very first Baby Boy, Scott Lamb, for the theme music (https://twitter.com/scottlamb). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp

Mar 7, 2016 • 42:59

BSCC 001 - Kristy's Great Idea

Jack and Tanner sit down to discuss book one in the "Baby-sitters Club" series, "Kristy's Great Idea," and try to get to the bottom of what Kristy's idea is exactly, and why it's so great. (Spoiler: the idea is a baby-sitters club.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 2016 • 45:35

Introducing The Baby-Sitters Club Club

A big dumb idiot and his brilliant, charming friend discuss the classic Baby-Sitters Club novels of Ann M. Martin in chronological order. Get ready to look with new eyes at the timeless adventures of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and I guess Dawn. And probably Mallory too. Fine, and Jessi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-shepherd8/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2016 • 3:26